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BN08 BWW

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,981 mi
Last recorded148,981 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 BWW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 148,981 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 148,966 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet only shuts on safety catch (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 142,665 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure a.b.s.harness. (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake pad wiring harness been cut and bridged.

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

Oil leak on undertrays ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 121,048 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 121,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 106,586 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 89,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,694 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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BN08 BWW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BN08 BWW, 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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BN08 BWW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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