2008 Audi A5 1.8L Petrol · MA58 LWL
2008 Audi A5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 150,301 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA58 LWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 150,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA58 LWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A5 (MA58 LWL) between February 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MA58 LWL Mileage History
- 02/04/2026150,300 mi
- 12/05/2026150,301 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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