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BG58 BXC

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,647 mi
Last recorded148,647 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 BXC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 148,647 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 140,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front hub ball joint slight play dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 133,220 miles

Nearside Front Door handle lazy hard to open from outside

Pass 20 Jun 2019 124,334 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 113,345 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,746 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 99,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 85,965 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 82,820 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

Pass 19 Nov 2014 77,212 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 66,069 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 53,464 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,846 miles

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

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 BXC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BXC, 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 BXC registered?

BG58 BXC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is BG58 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 BXC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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