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BEL 740

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,811 mi
Last recorded131,811 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 740
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 131,811 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 128,954 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 128,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 128,722 miles

slight brake judder

Pass 22 Jan 2019 119,856 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 119,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 111,710 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Aug 2016 99,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,421 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,271 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 69,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,040 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,745 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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BEL 740 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BEL 740, 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 BEL 740 registered?

BEL 740 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is BEL 740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEL 740 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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