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BG58 RGX

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

207,520 mi
Last recorded207,520 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 207,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 197,010 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 195,113 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 185,014 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 177,386 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( required soon ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( required soon ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( required soon ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( required soon ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist - ( slight ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 177,386 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( required soon ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( required soon ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( required soon ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( required soon ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively - ( nearside worn slight ) (3.4 (b) (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist - ( slight ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 173,464 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 162,085 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 162,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 143,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape inside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 143,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape inside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 131,777 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 122,697 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 114,181 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 106,892 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,573 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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 RGX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RGX, 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 RGX registered?

BG58 RGX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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