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BD08 PVN

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,219 mi
Last recorded117,219 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 117,219 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 108,578 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 95,594 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 95,594 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 88,904 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 84,655 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 84,441 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 84,439 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 82,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 82,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 81,529 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 81,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 79,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,634 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 63,065 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 9 Jul 2016 62,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,516 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 51,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S front brake pad warning pad wiring broken

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,113 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 36,577 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,914 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 12,151 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall,damaged/cut.cords visible but less than 25mm limit.

Pass 10 May 2011 10,189 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 PVN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PVN, 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 PVN registered?

BD08 PVN is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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