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VU58 OFV

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,748 mi
Last recorded204,748 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 OFV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 204,748 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 199,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 199,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 195,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 195,335 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 192,211 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 187,362 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 181,844 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 278,589 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 169,253 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 256,901 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 245,605 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 245,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 149,794 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 135,783 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 135,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 117,372 miles

deep cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

front tyres worn wearing outer edges,tyre pressures? alignment?

Fail 11 Oct 2013 117,185 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deep cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

front tyres worn wearing outer edges,tyre pressures? alignment?

Pass 15 Oct 2012 88,735 miles

emissions test passed (pintout not avalible)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,422 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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VU58 OFV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 90,826 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU58 OFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU58 OFV registered?

VU58 OFV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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