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BG58 ENN

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,083 mi
Last recorded156,083 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 ENN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 156,083 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 150,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pressed in to hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside reversing lamp not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 150,543 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to engine misfire and low oil warning (CO & HC were passing, lambda reading was above limits) (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pressed in to hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside reversing lamp not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 138,486 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory external mirror casing Loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 138,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn & Rear Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn & Rear Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory external mirror casing Loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 128,312 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 128,312 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 124,506 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 115,816 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 11,794 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 100,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 156,822 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 125,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 87,521 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 87,521 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 ENN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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