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BJ08 XLL

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,047 mi
Last recorded147,047 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XLL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 147,047 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 26 Jun 2023 135,097 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Fail 26 Jun 2023 135,097 miles

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 6 Jun 2022 123,514 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S REAR GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 123,514 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S REAR GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT CLEARED . NO STORED FAULTS (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 118,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 112,298 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 97,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus side wall scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 93,790 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 93,758 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,843 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 86,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective fracture ball joint clamp (2.5.A.4)

nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 73,514 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 63,029 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 57,734 miles

O/S/R seat belt twisted

Fail 31 Dec 2012 57,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/S/R seat belt twisted

Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,483 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,353 miles

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

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 XLL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XLL, 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 XLL registered?

BJ08 XLL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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