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BF58 EBC

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,297 mi
Last recorded156,297 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 EBC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 156,297 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 141,840 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 126,229 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 126,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 113,013 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 108,065 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 108,031 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,457 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both <3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 96,569 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 90,127 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 81,008 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 75,192 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 68,493 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,950 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 45,950 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 37,951 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front disc slightly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,527 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,334 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)

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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BF58 EBC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF58 EBC, 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 BF58 EBC registered?

BF58 EBC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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The MOT history for BF58 EBC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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