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AD58 ZNG

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

159,375 mi
Last recorded159,375 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 ZNG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 159,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 159,361 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 153,661 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 151,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 149,016 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 148,089 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 144,625 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 143,672 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 141,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 138,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 134,774 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 130,382 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 120,779 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 103,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,094 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,330 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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AD58 ZNG is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD58 ZNG, 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 AD58 ZNG registered?

AD58 ZNG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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