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BP08 RHZ

2008 Audi A5

Purple Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,226 mi
Last recorded164,226 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 RHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 164,226 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner suspension arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 158,060 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 158,060 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 153,262 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 144,873 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 140,396 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 134,255 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 132,253 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 128,463 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 116,877 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 110,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 97,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 84,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rattle on engine

stone chips on screen

uneven wear on o/s/f tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2013 84,613 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rattle on engine

stone chips on screen

uneven wear on o/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre wall slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2012 68,282 miles

o/s/f tyre wall slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre cracking

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,510 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

low flow on emissions no readings

Fail 25 Aug 2011 52,510 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

low flow on emissions no readings

uneven wear on o/s/f tyre

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 RHZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Purple with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BP08 RHZ, 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 BP08 RHZ registered?

BP08 RHZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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