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BJ08 CUV

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,523 mi
Last recorded61,523 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 CUV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 61,523 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 61,020 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 60,635 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 60,635 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 60,216 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 60,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 59,782 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,178 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 58,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 56,866 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 55,209 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2016 53,575 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 52,056 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,925 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 49,096 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,643 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,300 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,336 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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BJ08 CUV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BJ08 CUV, 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 BJ08 CUV registered?

BJ08 CUV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is BJ08 CUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 CUV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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