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RJ58 BWW

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,367 mi
Last recorded101,367 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 BWW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 101,367 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 99,076 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 99,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2023 97,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2\3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 92,457 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust clamp loose (Middle) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 76,153 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 75,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 65,372 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 60,837 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 60,834 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 57,955 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise ref emissions test no acceleration detected no print out

Fail 12 Oct 2017 57,955 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise ref emissions test no acceleration detected no print out

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Advise adjust slipping Advise repair (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 51,341 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 50,986 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 42,808 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,231 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and more than six years old

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 31,458 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,881 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 23,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 17,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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RJ58 BWW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ58 BWW, 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 RJ58 BWW registered?

RJ58 BWW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 18 October 2008.

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