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BV58 FAU

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,055 mi
Last recorded159,055 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 FAU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 159,055 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 159,053 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 154,175 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 152,516 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 150,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Heatshields loose

Pass 20 Apr 2022 146,293 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 139,603 miles

Both middle and rear heat shield loose

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 136,478 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 128,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked recommend renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked recommend renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 121,415 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 113,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 113,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 106,429 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 98,679 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 98,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 98,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 88,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 77,766 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 77,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,007 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,225 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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BV58 FAU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BV58 FAU, 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 BV58 FAU registered?

BV58 FAU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is BV58 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 FAU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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