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SW58 BKO

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,418 mi
Last recorded95,418 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 BKO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 95,418 miles

both front tyres wearing on their inner edges

headlamp aim only just on the minimum

slight corrosion to face of rear brake discs

Fail 31 Aug 2017 95,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on their inner edges

slight corrosion to face of rear brake discs

Pass 13 Sep 2016 87,603 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged.

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

Slight play to both front bottom ball joints.

Wear to both front top wishbone bushes x4.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 87,559 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged.

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

Slight play to both front bottom ball joints.

Wear to both front top wishbone bushes x4.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,002 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 75,002 miles

Nearside Front 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 lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres misshapen on inner treads.

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,748 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 48,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,113 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,956 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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SW58 BKO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SW58 BKO, 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 SW58 BKO registered?

SW58 BKO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 December 2008.

Is SW58 BKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW58 BKO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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