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BU58 FNV

2008 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,360 mi
Last recorded187,360 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU58 FNV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 187,360 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2023 183,950 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Outer sill/jacking point slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 183,204 miles

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

some minor under body corrosion

Fail 6 May 2022 183,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

some minor under body corrosion

Pass 7 May 2021 182,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shock absorber slightly worn (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shock absorber slightly worn (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 170,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 162,381 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 162,101 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 153,249 miles

MIL light on

Pass 27 Jul 2016 141,956 miles

Engine Management Light is on

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 141,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine Management Light is on

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 130,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 130,674 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 118,045 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 110,426 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 94,996 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 77,215 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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BU58 FNV is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BU58 FNV, 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 BU58 FNV registered?

BU58 FNV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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