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BJ08 TWD

2008 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,941 mi
Last recorded136,941 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 TWD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 136,941 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 136,941 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 135,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes splitting on both front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes splitting on both front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 130,376 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 130,375 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 117,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 117,637 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 109,402 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 109,398 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 104,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 98,402 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 98,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 92,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 92,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,474 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 65,324 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 65,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,103 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 55,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,175 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2012 45,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,557 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 TWD is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TWD, 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 BJ08 TWD registered?

BJ08 TWD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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