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BV58 FCX

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,952 mi
Last recorded110,952 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 FCX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 110,952 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 110,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 99,502 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 99,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 92,450 miles

Offside Front 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 2 Mar 2017 81,856 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has large cracks in inner sidewall

Fail 2 Mar 2017 81,856 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has large cracks in inner sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,287 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2014 64,726 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,220 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,746 miles

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGE : OSR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,938 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 FCX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FCX, 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 FCX registered?

BV58 FCX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is BV58 FCX safe to buy?

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