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BP08 ZFV

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,059 mi
Last recorded157,059 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 157,059 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 147,507 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 138,125 miles

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

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2022 133,683 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 133,471 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 131,063 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 131,063 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 126,480 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 119,760 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 111,444 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,935 miles

engine covers fitted

undercovers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 94,900 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 87,921 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 80,795 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,236 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,932 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 ZFV 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 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 BP08 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

BP08 ZFV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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