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BD08 GDF

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,487 mi
Last recorded213,487 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 GDF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 213,487 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 210,599 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 198,220 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 198,217 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 194,666 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 194,666 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both headlamps tarnished

Pass 5 Feb 2021 191,897 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

front upper & lower wishbone bushes split & perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2020 186,205 miles

Damage to o/s wing mirror repeater

Fail 16 Jan 2020 186,205 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive oil leak from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down Ex's play and ruff in rotation (2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Damage to o/s wing mirror repeater

Pass 26 Jan 2019 175,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre going out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2018 146,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres close to legal limit

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2016 127,525 miles

damage / chips to screen

management lamp on

slight play to offside steering arms

Pass 18 Sep 2015 104,638 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 88,299 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,245 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 76,309 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 73,333 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,261 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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BD08 GDF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 BD08 GDF, 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 BD08 GDF registered?

BD08 GDF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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