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BG08 TLJ

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,413 mi
Last recorded109,413 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 TLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 109,413 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 100,649 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 94,368 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 89,132 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 86,216 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 82,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,186 miles

Central Centre exhaust clamp show signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 69,309 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 61,607 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,640 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 44,170 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 54,559 miles

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Apr 2013 22,666 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,297 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 10,850 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 TLJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG08 TLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 TLJ registered?

BG08 TLJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is BG08 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 TLJ shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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