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BV58 LCE

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,864 mi
Last recorded160,864 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 LCE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 160,864 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 140,591 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 140,537 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative light on dash shows its not working (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 125,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 117,398 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 117,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 107,076 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 91,458 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 82,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 76,345 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 52,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,690 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 LCE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel 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 LCE, 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 LCE registered?

BV58 LCE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is BV58 LCE safe to buy?

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