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BK08 FND

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,885 mi
Last recorded183,885 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FND
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 183,885 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 183,878 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 165,307 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 158,844 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 153,816 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 147,849 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 147,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 142,747 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 130,645 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,386 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 103,811 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 103,782 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,126 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 64,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,619 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,821 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,841 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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BK08 FND is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK08 FND, 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 BK08 FND registered?

BK08 FND is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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