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2008 AUDI A5
General Information
- Registration SW58OAD
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A5
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- Expires 09 Jan 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,733 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
29 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 124,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,581 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 123,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,109 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2025 11 Jun 202620 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 120,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
6 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,906 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2024 11 Jun 20266 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 118,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
10 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,976 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,060 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2022 11 Jun 20263 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,334 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2021 11 Jun 202631 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 113,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,119 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central exhaust sleeve corroded
17 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 108,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust sleeve corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,689 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Coolant leak ()
6 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Coolant leak ()
6 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,029 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- all front upper and lower suspension arm inner bushes deterorated
7 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,000 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2017 11 Jun 20265 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,930 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,450 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2015 11 Jun 202620 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,990 MI
Expiry date: 31 Dec 2013 11 Jun 202620 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,363 MI
Expiry date: 31 Dec 2012 11 Jun 202620 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,363 MI
11 Jun 202619 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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SW58OAD was registered on 2008-11-07
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