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CX58 BWA

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,660 mi
Last recorded180,660 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 BWA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 180,660 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 180,285 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 177,007 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 166,157 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 154,809 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 143,678 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 143,661 miles

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font both (6.3.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 140,923 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2016 140,923 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2014 122,913 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 95,161 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 95,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning on dash

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,647 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,112 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)

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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CX58 BWA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CX58 BWA, 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 CX58 BWA registered?

CX58 BWA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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