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YX58 RXF

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,271 mi
Last recorded111,271 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 RXF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 111,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive border line (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres starting to get low

Pass 25 Nov 2024 107,614 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 107,614 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine underside coated in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 103,501 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 98,407 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 93,079 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 88,788 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 85,579 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,956 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 76,123 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 76,101 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,799 miles

signs of coolant leak

Pass 16 Nov 2015 63,808 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 57,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,873 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 46,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,469 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 1 Sep 2012 33,453 miles

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

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,659 miles

lower engine cover fitted unalbe to carry out full imspection

lower sill/floor covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

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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YX58 RXF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YX58 RXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YX58 RXF?

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What year was YX58 RXF registered?

YX58 RXF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is YX58 RXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX58 RXF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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