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BK08 ULZ

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,649 mi
Last recorded144,649 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 ULZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2023 144,649 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2021 141,837 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 133,428 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 129,318 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 127,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 127,096 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 117,557 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 105,933 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 96,810 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,300 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 78,516 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 65,224 miles

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded and pads on 4-5mm

Fail 23 Feb 2013 65,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded and pads on 4-5mm

Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,722 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,775 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 ULZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

BK08 ULZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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