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BK54 BOB

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

190,946 mi
Last recorded190,946 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 BOB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 190,946 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 186,920 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 186,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 183,097 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 108,608 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 180,591 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 17,028 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly Slight brake disc run out. (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Fail 25 Mar 2022 176,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly Slight brake disc run out. (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Pass 16 Nov 2020 169,438 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 169,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

COOLANT BELOW MIN

Pass 29 Nov 2019 163,981 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 163,845 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 155,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 151,146 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 144,798 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 132,633 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 112,294 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,699 miles

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 87,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in outer sidewall on o/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2012 63,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in outer sidewall on o/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 42,372 miles

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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BK54 BOB is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BK54 BOB, 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 BK54 BOB registered?

BK54 BOB is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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