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BG08 ZUC

2008 Audi A5

White Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,932 mi
Last recorded121,932 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 ZUC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 121,932 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 121,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlight bulb very dim on dipped beam and main beam (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 116,380 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 116,144 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 113,387 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,306 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 100,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 100,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,254 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,718 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,198 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,015 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,263 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 53,139 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 ZUC is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZUC, 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 ZUC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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