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BT08 CKA

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

209,739 mi
Last recorded209,739 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 CKA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 209,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 204,446 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs need attention soon (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2024 196,437 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn Poor condition needs attention (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2024 196,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn Poor condition needs attention (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 187,895 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 187,892 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 177,889 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 156,173 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 156,173 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 141,266 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 127,527 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 125,786 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 110,858 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 110,716 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective Both sides, nozzles missing/ defective (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 89,519 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 89,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,584 miles

some wear to both front brake discs

Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,406 miles

ns front tyre tread low and slight wear to inner edge and nail in tyre

os front tyre tread low and slight wear to inner edge

slight wear to both front brake discs

Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,811 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,497 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 38,855 miles

front tyres on 3mm

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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BT08 CKA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BT08 CKA, 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 BT08 CKA registered?

BT08 CKA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is BT08 CKA safe to buy?

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