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BD57 MVC

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,900 mi
Last recorded170,900 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 MVC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 170,900 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 170,900 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 159,911 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 154,187 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 151,122 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 151,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 145,118 miles

eml is on

Fail 11 Jan 2019 145,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

eml is on

Pass 11 Jan 2018 139,295 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 139,295 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 130,020 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 130,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18Y (4.1.D.1a)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT INDICATES A FAULT

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 112,644 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 112,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18Y (4.1.E.1)

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,385 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,483 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,906 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,988 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,010 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)

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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BD57 MVC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD57 MVC, 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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BD57 MVC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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