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B11 TVL

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,987 mi
Last recorded123,987 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 TVL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 123,987 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 122,303 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 120,200 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 117,546 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 112,862 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 107,539 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 103,129 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 102,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 102,971 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 97,162 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 93,779 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

reduced pressure from washer jets

Pass 25 May 2016 89,238 miles

both rear tyres cracking

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 89,232 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 84,362 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 78,524 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,158 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,605 miles

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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B11 TVL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel 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 B11 TVL, 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 B11 TVL registered?

B11 TVL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is B11 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 TVL 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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