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BJ08 LMU

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,705 mi
Last recorded119,705 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LMU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 119,705 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 119,703 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 113,394 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 113,372 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 98,794 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

strong smell of fuel in engine bay

Pass 16 Nov 2017 73,818 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 58,140 miles

both front tyres very low on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,854 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,081 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,580 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,468 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,179 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 LMU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LMU, 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 LMU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ08 LMU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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