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BJ08 FFR

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,704 mi
Last recorded143,704 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 FFR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 143,704 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Apr 2020 137,890 miles

Nearside Front suspension height sensor link broke

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box/pipe clamp corroded/broke,(1of2) (6.1.2 (a))

under body boards fitted front to rear

Pass 20 Apr 2019 136,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 136,027 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all round (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 133,934 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 129,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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Fail 5 May 2017 129,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

Pass 10 May 2016 124,404 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 120,634 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 107,091 miles

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

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

unable to get smoke reading

Pass 21 Feb 2013 94,886 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 75,542 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,143 miles

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

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 FFR is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FFR, 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 FFR registered?

BJ08 FFR is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 FFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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