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BG58 PJU

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

207,962 mi
Last recorded207,962 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 207,962 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2020 186,036 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 186,036 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 173,532 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 161,832 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 137,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 31 Jan 2017 137,725 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2016 133,356 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 122,424 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 110,368 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 110,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 101,263 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 90,547 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 90,547 miles

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

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

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 PJU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG58 PJU registered?

BG58 PJU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is BG58 PJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 PJU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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