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BE51 HAR

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,115 mi
Last recorded116,115 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE51 HAR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 116,115 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 113,247 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside dipped beam bulb slightly dim

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 106,046 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 105,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip and main beams (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 95,346 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,962 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 80,162 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2020 80,162 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2019 76,322 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,381 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 68,402 miles

Nearside Front slightly deteriorated and has damage to the sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 64,469 miles

Manufacturer Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,235 miles

offside rear tyre,tread out of shape/badly perished/cracks in treads.no cords visible,and nail in repairable area.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 60,175 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre,tread out of shape/badly perished/cracks in treads.no cords visible,and nail in repairable area.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 56,082 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 56,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2013 51,285 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,251 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 37,928 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BE51 HAR is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BE51 HAR, 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 BE51 HAR registered?

BE51 HAR is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is BE51 HAR safe to buy?

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