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BK58 KGJ

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,704 mi
Last recorded129,704 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 KGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 129,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear heatshield loose

Pass 4 Jun 2024 120,965 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres pressures low (pumped up for test), curbing band damaged & cut

Pass 19 May 2023 118,566 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front upper (inner bushes). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 116,710 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded, inner surface

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2021 114,646 miles

front brake discs corroded, inner edge.

offside and nearside front upper suspension arm bushes splitting.

Pass 5 Jun 2020 112,825 miles

tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 24 May 2019 109,760 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 106,530 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Jun 2017 100,557 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 100,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake pads getting low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 90,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has some damage to outer & inner sidewalls

Nearside front & rear wheels has slight damage to wheel rims & the offside wheels has some scuffing

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 6 May 2016 90,699 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has some damage to outer & inner sidewalls

Nearside front & rear wheels has slight damage to wheel rims & the offside wheels has some scuffing

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,465 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 72,465 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 57,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 54,043 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 42,568 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BK58 KGJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BK58 KGJ, 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 BK58 KGJ registered?

BK58 KGJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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