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BP57 PXX

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,276 mi
Last recorded99,276 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 PXX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 99,276 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 96,961 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 93,350 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 93,346 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 93,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-45-17 uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-45-17 uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 93,203 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre section sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-45-17 uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-45-17 uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 93,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

centre exhaust pipe/front pipe joint piece clamps badly corroded

offside front tyre scrubbed on edges

offside rear tyre perished/bald on inner edge/nail in it

Fail 21 Oct 2021 93,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

centre exhaust pipe/front pipe joint piece clamps badly corroded

offside front tyre scrubbed on edges

offside rear tyre perished/bald on inner edge/nail in it

Pass 7 Oct 2020 91,586 miles

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

Nearside Front dip beam not at full intensity

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

light perishing splitting of all front top suspension link rubber bushes

Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,461 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,000 miles

offside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2018 80,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres going out of shape/scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,681 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)

both rear tyres perished/going out of shape

Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,118 miles

front brakes worn

front tyres wearing low inner edges lowest

wipers getting poor

Pass 17 Apr 2014 45,947 miles

front brakes wearing low

Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,212 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,058 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear.

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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BP57 PXX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black 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 BP57 PXX, 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 BP57 PXX registered?

BP57 PXX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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