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BT08 JKZ

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,339 mi
Last recorded142,339 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 JKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 142,339 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 139,253 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 130,116 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 118,406 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 113,168 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 109,648 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 106,438 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,738 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 100,735 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Link rod on NSR suspension arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 99,317 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 96,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,465 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 87,665 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,421 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 63,929 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 63,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,722 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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BT08 JKZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BT08 JKZ, 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 JKZ registered?

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

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