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BJ58 VMK

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

265,638 mi
Last recorded265,638 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 VMK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 265,638 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Fail 26 Sep 2023 265,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Pass 27 Sep 2022 258,338 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 251,072 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 245,844 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 239,802 miles

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Pass 28 Sep 2018 230,466 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 230,446 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure pipe to box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 221,816 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 12 Oct 2017 221,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Oct 2016 212,832 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 212,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 202,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 202,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 186,160 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 167,034 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 167,034 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear 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 25 Oct 2012 149,030 miles

near side front tyre side wall cut

Pass 8 Nov 2011 128,609 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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BJ58 VMK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ58 VMK, 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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BJ58 VMK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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