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BG08 BMZ

2008 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,686 mi
Last recorded161,686 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 BMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 161,686 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2021 153,776 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 153,765 miles

Brake performance not tested Not performed due to dangerous suspension faults and n/s/f road wheel being insecure. Risk of causing damage to vehicle if carried out (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened n/s/f lower front arm damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose all road wheel fixings loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f rear lower arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached o/s/f upper front arm insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached o/s/f upper rear arm insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 144,735 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 144,731 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification arm bent (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 142,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 139,605 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 134,489 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 125,257 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 125,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 116,312 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 106,598 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 106,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light stays on

Pass 2 Nov 2012 95,657 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 82,347 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 80,383 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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BG08 BMZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BG08 BMZ, 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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BG08 BMZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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