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BK08 MVC

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,086 mi
Last recorded150,086 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 MVC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 150,086 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 145,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 145,827 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 139,154 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 139,121 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 129,343 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n.s.f inner cv boot clip as come off not securing it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front n.s.f ball joint gaiter starting to crack and perish

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 129,312 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing in several areas and centre exhaust clamp corroded/broken allowing the exhaust to move freely and not stay secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n.s.f inner cv boot clip as come off not securing it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front n.s.f ball joint gaiter starting to crack and perish

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 117,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from centre clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension upper link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 117,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from centre clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension upper link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 102,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside exhaust clamp broken

Fail 28 Nov 2018 102,807 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside exhaust clamp broken

Pass 3 Nov 2017 96,607 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,344 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 88,074 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 88,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 82,213 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,213 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 81,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 73,582 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,768 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,235 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 49,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,657 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 MVC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BK08 MVC, 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 MVC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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