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B1 LAH

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,453 mi
Last recorded146,453 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 LAH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 146,453 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 137,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 127,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 114,541 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 102,165 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 86,842 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 77,462 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,199 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 66,960 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 60,444 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,022 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,843 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2015 35,314 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 32,214 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 27,853 miles

N/S/F Tyre Cuts In Outer Side Wall No Cords Showing.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 25,558 miles

small cuts in n/s front outer side wall

Pass 30 Nov 2011 13,717 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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B1 LAH is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B1 LAH, 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 B1 LAH registered?

B1 LAH is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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