2008 Audi A5 1.8L Petrol · BV58 EZJ
2008 Audi A5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 137,551 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV58 EZJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/08/2025
- 137,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV58 EZJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A5 (BV58 EZJ) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
BV58 EZJ Mileage History
- 08/06/2022117,946 mi
- 23/06/2023127,589 mi+9,643 mi
- 22/08/2024131,472 mi+3,883 mi
- 20/08/2025137,551 mi+6,079 mi
Average of roughly 6,126 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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