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BD58 LWA

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,103 mi
Last recorded119,103 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 LWA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 119,103 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 109,928 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 101,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Tyre sidewall has a cut but not exposing any cords

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 94,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Emission test not possible

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre sidewall has a cut but not exposing any cords

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 84,790 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 75,874 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,068 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 65,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BD58 LWA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD58 LWA, 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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BD58 LWA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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