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2008 AUDI A5
General Information
- Registration SW58GKX
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A5
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2967cc
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- Expires 08 May 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 143,937 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 131,476 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak at nearside rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,983 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 114,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low level sensor on n/s rear arm broken (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 98,716 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 98,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,333 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,509 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2021 12 Jun 202617 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 82,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
5 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,672 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 75,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,114 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2019 12 Jun 202623 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,024 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2018 12 Jun 202612 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,223 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017 12 Jun 202624 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,909 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- under trims fitted obscuring some under side components
- no smoke flow detected
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,933 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2015 12 Jun 202625 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,856 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2014 12 Jun 202627 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,759 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,015 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW58GKX was registered on 2008-12-20
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