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BU58 FZE

2008 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,903 mi
Last recorded169,903 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU58 FZE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 169,903 miles

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

Front undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Jan 2024 169,625 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 145,407 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 127,748 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Nov 2021 127,747 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 124,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front + Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2020 124,878 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside + Offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Condensation behind lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Condensation behind lens (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front + Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2019 124,766 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 124,766 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 121,656 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension ball joint has slight play

Rear rear high level brake light inop

Fail 27 Nov 2018 121,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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 also has cracks between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 109,970 miles

rear springs corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 109,970 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc osf cv boot split leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working nsr side light out (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak osr damper leaking (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working nsr brake light out (1.2.1b)

rear springs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 96,163 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 96,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers cleaning poor (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,761 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 83,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 79,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 73,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2012 73,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 66,419 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 FZE is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BU58 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

BU58 FZE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 13 November 2008.

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