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BP08 RZB

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,400 mi
Last recorded126,400 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 RZB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 126,400 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 121,615 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 113,161 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 104,102 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 93,894 miles

Wiper's smeary

Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,607 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 91,607 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure +worn close to limit+screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 85,181 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 85,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,093 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,183 miles

nearside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread

offside rear tyre has tear in outer sidewall (no canvass visible).

Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,368 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 68,368 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,797 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 59,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,867 miles

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

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

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 RZB is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RZB, 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 BP08 RZB registered?

BP08 RZB is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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