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BN08 HFL

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,992 mi
Last recorded106,992 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 HFL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 106,992 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 103,526 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 100,809 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 98,830 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 98,827 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 96,250 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

all tyres getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2019 93,540 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 89,805 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 84,852 miles

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Fail 8 Sep 2017 84,852 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2016 70,258 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,466 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 28,098 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 21,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 13,293 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 10,867 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 HFL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BN08 HFL, 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 BN08 HFL registered?

BN08 HFL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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