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BL08 VKU

2008 Audi A5

White Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,620 mi
Last recorded174,620 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 VKU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 174,620 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 174,618 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2020 160,967 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 160,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 132,592 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 114,354 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 114,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2017 106,410 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 104,794 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 96,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2014 88,012 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 88,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,986 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 79,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 60,598 miles

Nearside 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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BL08 VKU is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BL08 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

BL08 VKU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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