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BJ58 WXV

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,361 mi
Last recorded118,361 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 WXV
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 118,361 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 113,158 miles

Central Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play left side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all brake disc are worn and lipped

all underneath has corrosion on ( arms/shocks/coil springs/sub-frames/Integral body )

centre exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 106,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2023 106,668 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 100,382 miles

Both exhaust centre sleeves corroded, with one band snapped

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 97,158 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 92,413 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 73,049 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 55,304 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,957 miles

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

small chunks out of both front tyres

Pass 24 Feb 2017 40,517 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 40,517 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,857 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,597 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 25,161 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 19,334 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 14,182 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S5?

Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,076
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 230
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 112
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BJ58 WXV is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 72,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ58 WXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Audi S5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ58 WXV registered?

BJ58 WXV is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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