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BL08 MDV

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

115,143 mi
Last recorded115,143 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 MDV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 115,143 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Cover missing from strut tower

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 110,589 miles

Cover missing from strut tower

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

Rear Sub-frame starting to corrode due to age

Fail 2 Apr 2025 110,589 miles

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

Cover missing from strut tower

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame starting to corrode due to age

Pass 23 Mar 2024 101,694 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 95,692 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 90,264 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 84,305 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,958 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 72,353 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,811 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 66,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 59,314 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,433 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 49,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,856 miles

emmisions too low to read

Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,451 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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BL08 MDV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BL08 MDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL08 MDV registered?

BL08 MDV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is BL08 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 MDV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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