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BL06 DES

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,431 mi
Last recorded67,431 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 DES
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2024 67,431 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 64,693 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 63,096 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,887 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 54,342 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,289 miles

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

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

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

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

rear pads wearing low

Pass 18 Oct 2017 41,837 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,108 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 36,779 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 34,456 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 26,620 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,487 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 19,087 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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BL06 DES is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL06 DES, 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 BL06 DES registered?

BL06 DES is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BL06 DES safe to buy?

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