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BG02 TEL

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,781 mi
Last recorded69,781 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 TEL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 69,781 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 69,619 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 66,663 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 66,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 62,700 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 62,700 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 59,790 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 57,844 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 54,846 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 51,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 44,812 miles

Rear Both tyres tread perishing slightly on edges !

Pass 7 Feb 2017 43,811 miles

both rear tyres perished and splitting on outer shoulder area

front brake pads worn

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 6 Feb 2017 43,809 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and splitting on outer shoulder area

front brake pads worn

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 23 Feb 2016 42,454 miles

both front tyres on limit and perished/splitting

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 36,787 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,442 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 27,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 22,460 miles

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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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BG02 TEL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BG02 TEL, 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 BG02 TEL registered?

BG02 TEL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is BG02 TEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 TEL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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