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AE58 CAU

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,228 mi
Last recorded134,228 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 CAU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 134,228 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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 125,263 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 122,964 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 119,390 miles

offside rear tyre has casing some distosion

Fail 18 Aug 2015 119,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre has casing some distosion

Pass 22 Aug 2014 115,854 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 115,853 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 112,347 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 105,898 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 93,348 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 93,348 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AE58 CAU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AE58 CAU, 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 AE58 CAU registered?

AE58 CAU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is AE58 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 CAU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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