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BP08 OCD

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

218,400 mi
Last recorded218,400 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 OCD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 218,400 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 218,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 211,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 198,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 189,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 177,350 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 167,518 miles

Offside reverse lamp not working

Pass 28 Nov 2018 156,403 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 144,271 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 130,339 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 120,294 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 120,109 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 108,349 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 107,309 miles

slight play in nearside front drag link

Pass 28 Nov 2012 93,553 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 81,653 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)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 74,468 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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BP08 OCD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BP08 OCD, 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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BP08 OCD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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