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BD08 PVO

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

185,251 mi
Last recorded185,251 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 PVO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 185,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 277,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shields loose but not likely to fall off.

Fail 11 Mar 2025 277,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shields loose but not likely to fall off.

Pass 8 Mar 2024 262,973 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 241,508 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 241,508 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 226,723 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 210,004 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 194,981 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 110,481 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 101,710 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,265 miles

low smoke emissions, no print out

Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,090 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,856 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 61,643 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 54,138 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 45,509 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,112 miles

nearside front wheel slightly buckled on inner rim

offside front [inner ]brake pad wearing low,approx 4mm material left.

slight play in nearside and offside front lower[straight]suspension links ball joints

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 PVO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc 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 BD08 PVO, 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 PVO registered?

BD08 PVO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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