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BF58 FXW

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

172,774 mi
Last recorded172,774 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 FXW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 172,774 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 257,776 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 141,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 131,049 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 129,400 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 119,093 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 119,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 102,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 91,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slight damage on both front tyre side walls

wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2012 74,897 miles

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on dash

Pass 7 Oct 2011 56,188 miles

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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BF58 FXW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BF58 FXW, 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 BF58 FXW registered?

BF58 FXW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is BF58 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 FXW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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