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SO58 BXY

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,349 mi
Last recorded148,349 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO58 BXY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 148,349 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 148,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 141,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 130,777 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 119,234 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2017 114,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 106,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre tread scrubbed off on inside edge

Offside Front tyre tread scrubbed off on inside edge

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 98,894 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 98,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 97,215 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 55,032 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SO58 BXY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SO58 BXY, 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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SO58 BXY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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