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BF08 VLS

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,385 mi
Last recorded142,385 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 VLS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 142,385 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 141,540 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 136,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 129,940 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 129,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 129,465 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 121,625 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 116,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 116,527 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2018 106,100 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 97,731 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 97,731 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 93,889 miles

head lamp level device broke

Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,270 miles

dash brake pad warning on

o/s/f tyre cut on side wall

Pass 13 Mar 2014 78,320 miles

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 78,320 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,757 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,703 miles

Slight misting of oil from the O/S/R Shocker unit

Fail 7 Mar 2012 54,666 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,223 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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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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