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BK58 LWR

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,221 mi
Last recorded213,221 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 LWR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 213,221 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 204,766 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 196,073 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2023 186,730 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 176,832 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 170,551 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 170,551 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 161,114 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 153,259 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 153,259 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 147,565 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 147,565 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 141,238 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 141,238 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 137,201 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 113,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2014 113,806 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 83,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,020 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 58,481 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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BK58 LWR is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWR, 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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BK58 LWR is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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