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BD08 ZGZ

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,216 mi
Last recorded122,216 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 ZGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 122,216 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 119,843 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 119,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn marked, front joint, excess lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn marked, front joint, excess lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 115,464 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 108,786 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 104,133 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 103,119 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 100,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jan 2020 100,110 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,471 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 93,380 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,417 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 80,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2656/30 ZR20 YXL (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 71,107 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,370 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 57,941 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 50,006 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 41,515 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 32,775 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 ZGZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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