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BJ08 XME

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,332 mi
Last recorded201,332 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XME
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 201,332 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all front suspension bushes and joints worn

Fail 7 Nov 2025 201,332 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

all front suspension bushes and joints worn

Pass 1 Nov 2024 195,750 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 189,602 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 189,602 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 189,528 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 189,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 183,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 172,027 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 172,027 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 169,163 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 163,031 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 154,680 miles

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

emissions too low to take a reading

eml on

Fail 29 Sep 2017 154,591 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

emissions too low to take a reading

eml on

Pass 29 Sep 2016 145,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 29 Sep 2015 138,155 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light is on

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 130,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o,s,f tyre has a nail in and worn close to legal limit

o,s,r and n,s,r seat belts not tested child seats fitted

o,s,r and n,s,r tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 1 Oct 2013 121,262 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 108,692 miles

Front brake pads worn

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emmisions to clean to cheak

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 XME is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XME, 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 XME registered?

BJ08 XME is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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