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BG08 ZTW

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

197,426 mi
Last recorded197,426 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 ZTW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 197,426 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 186,270 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2023 184,504 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 175,222 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 175,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2021 169,875 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 163,715 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 154,862 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 148,186 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 140,621 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 130,960 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 130,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 26 Oct 2015 126,885 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 115,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2013 103,717 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 86,148 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 63,535 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 ZTW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BG08 ZTW, 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 BG08 ZTW registered?

BG08 ZTW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is BG08 ZTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 ZTW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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