MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front tyre cut on side wall
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
eml on
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front tyre cut on side wall
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
eml on
head lamp level device broke
dash brake pad warning on
o/s/f tyre cut on side wall
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight misting of oil from the O/S/R Shocker unit
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Slight misting of oil from the O/S/R Shocker unit
O/S/R Tyre punctured close to the edge
How Reliable is the Audi A5?
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BF08 VLS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BF08 VLS, 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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BF08 VLS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 March 2008.
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