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BL08 MFE

2008 Audi A5

Beige Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

249,690 mi
Last recorded249,690 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 MFE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2024 249,690 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 245,985 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 236,500 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 221,352 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 202,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 181,961 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 181,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 162,982 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 143,483 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 124,232 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 106,444 miles

Screw in nearside rear inner shoulder.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 83,184 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 66,386 miles

slight play in nearside front lower front ball joint

Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,161 miles

front tyres scrubbed and worn down to 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn low (2mm)

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 MFE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Beige with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MFE, 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 BL08 MFE registered?

BL08 MFE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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