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BX58 YXZ

2008 Audi A5

White Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,040 mi
Last recorded112,040 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 YXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 112,040 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 112,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x 2 both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 107,500 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 101,495 miles

Nearside Front brake heatshied insecure

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wing chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 101,449 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake heatshied insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexi mount (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 94,448 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 94,448 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 86,728 miles

Front Inner brake pads are getting low.

Fail 18 Dec 2021 86,728 miles

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

Front Inner brake pads are getting low.

Pass 5 Dec 2020 77,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 72,464 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 65,584 miles

Central exhaust clamp loose

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 65,584 miles

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

Central exhaust clamp loose

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 61,254 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 55,151 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 55,148 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 45,646 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 42,937 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,966 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,247 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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BX58 YXZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX58 YXZ, 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 BX58 YXZ registered?

BX58 YXZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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