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BD08 VHV

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,179 mi
Last recorded154,179 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 VHV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 154,179 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 154,179 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 151,461 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 151,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 148,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 148,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 143,611 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 106,500 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 137,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 130,441 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 130,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 122,946 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 107,667 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 95,607 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 95,607 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,699 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 86,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,100 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 72,129 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 72,060 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 53,702 miles

both front tyres geeting low on tread depth

bothj rear tyres getting low on tread depth (2mm)

n/s/r tyred wearing outer edge

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 VHV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VHV, 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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BD08 VHV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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