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AE58 BZX

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,643 mi
Last recorded137,643 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 BZX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 137,643 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper suspension arm bushes has slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2025 136,374 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 134,738 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 133,859 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 133,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 132,403 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 130,352 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 129,929 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 129,127 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 126,964 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 123,369 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 115,280 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 110,683 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 110,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 105,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 97,207 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 78,421 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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AE58 BZX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE58 BZX, 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 AE58 BZX registered?

AE58 BZX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is AE58 BZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 BZX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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