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BP08 ZZC

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

215,935 mi
Last recorded215,935 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 ZZC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 215,935 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 205,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 192,646 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 181,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 164,082 miles

All road tyres are slightly stretched

Nearside Headlamp has small damage

Puncture repair to left front tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2022 164,080 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

All road tyres are slightly stretched

Nearside Headlamp has small damage

Puncture repair to left front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2021 142,776 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 134,470 miles

advised minor leak of grease from dust cover rubber on nearside front lower suspension arm

advised small tears in nearside and offside front tyres

Fail 6 Sep 2019 134,105 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

advised minor leak of grease from dust cover rubber on nearside front lower suspension arm

advised small tears in nearside and offside front tyres

Pass 6 Sep 2018 118,841 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 118,175 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer cv joint worn/ noisey

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,181 miles

Front both tyres feathering on inner edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 3 Mar 2017 95,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Front both tyres feathering on inner edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON TREAD LIMIT ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P (4.1.E.1)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 27 Feb 2016 89,457 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 80,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,796 miles

Cuts in the outer side wall of both front tyres,no cords showing

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)

Rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 5 Aug 2012 49,602 miles

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

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 ZZC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

BP08 ZZC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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