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B21 KMB

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,206 mi
Last recorded132,206 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 KMB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 132,206 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 131,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 121,940 miles

advise : surface corrosion to rear subframe assly

Pass 15 Jan 2024 116,593 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 112,560 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,988 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 102,479 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner pin or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2019 100,678 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 100,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,789 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,380 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 75,252 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 64,507 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,581 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 42,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 29,343 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 19,027 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 18,454 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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B21 KMB is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B21 KMB, 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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B21 KMB is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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