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BK08 CZA

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,937 mi
Last recorded170,937 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 CZA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 170,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 164,983 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 162,743 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly corroded outwith any prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Fog light inoperative

Nearside Reverse light inoperative

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded outwith any prescribed area

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 162,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly corroded outwith any prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Fog light inoperative

Nearside Reverse light inoperative

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded outwith any prescribed area

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 153,976 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 149,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 149,466 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 135,622 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 125,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres worn on inner shoulder

offside rear exhaust back box heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2017 116,216 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 101,587 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 90,491 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and void of tread

timing belt??

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,040 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,388 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 33,462 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 23,489 miles

2 bulbs of front offside sidelight do not work.

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)

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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BK08 CZA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BK08 CZA, 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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BK08 CZA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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