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BV58 FBN

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,041 mi
Last recorded162,041 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 FBN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 162,041 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 149,794 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 144,367 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 133,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 128,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement backward and forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement backward and forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 120,020 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 120,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 111,659 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 111,659 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 101,618 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2015 95,119 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge very worn STRONGLY ADVISE

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

STRONGLY ADVISE inner edge worn and inner sidewall cracked (not exposing cords)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 88,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,389 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,019 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 FBN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBN, 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 FBN registered?

BV58 FBN is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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