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BN58 FOJ

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,584 mi
Last recorded145,584 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 FOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 145,584 miles

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 145,584 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure pipe sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 143,972 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 141,815 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front and nearside front ()

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 141,814 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front and nearside front ()

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 140,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 140,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 139,089 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 139,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 133,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Feb 2020 133,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 110,949 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 87,512 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 82,744 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,669 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015
Fail 18 Feb 2015 71,982 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,532 miles

smoke test to clean

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,008 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 45,608 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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BN58 FOJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN58 FOJ, 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 BN58 FOJ registered?

BN58 FOJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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