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BD57 MWA

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,731 mi
Last recorded170,731 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 MWA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 170,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 148,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 148,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 137,386 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 133,017 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 133,017 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 126,865 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 119,420 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 109,319 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 97,049 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 97,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2013 88,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NO dipstick fitted engine temp not checked

No smoke detected Diesel particulate filter fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2013 88,950 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NO dipstick fitted engine temp not checked

No smoke detected Diesel particulate filter fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 83,453 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,128 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,530 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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BD57 MWA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWA, 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 MWA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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