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BG58 BBJ

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,117 mi
Last recorded109,117 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 BBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 109,117 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 102,028 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 94,500 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 94,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 92,004 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,075 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 85,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 74,849 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 67,386 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 57,910 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 48,384 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,537 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 29,681 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 25,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks starting to show n/s/r tyre face

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

underbody trims slightly damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2012 22,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres small cuts on outer walls

nearside front tyre wear on inner edge and slight perrishing and small cut outer wall

Pass 8 Nov 2011 19,888 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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BG58 BBJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG58 BBJ, 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 BG58 BBJ registered?

BG58 BBJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is BG58 BBJ safe to buy?

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