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AF58 ZHE

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,974 mi
Last recorded129,974 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 ZHE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 129,974 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 129,955 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2024 129,936 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 126,580 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Fail 2 Jun 2022 126,580 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 118,376 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 104,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake pad warning on

emissions too low to read

rear suspension surface corrosion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 12 Jun 2018 92,425 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 87,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 77,778 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 70,345 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 61,984 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 30 Aug 2013 49,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 49,557 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 39,191 miles

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

nearside front tyre has signs of seperation/feathering and tread is beginning to wear

nearside rear tyre has signs of seperation/feathering and tread is beginning to wear

offside front tyre has signs of seperation/feathering and tread is beginning to wear

offside rear tyre has signs of seperation/feathering and tread is beginning to wear

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,239 miles

unable to provide emissions printout as no reading at time of test

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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AF58 ZHE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AF58 ZHE, 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 AF58 ZHE registered?

AF58 ZHE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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