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BT08 UUX

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

192,238 mi
Last recorded192,238 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 UUX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 192,238 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axel Corroded

Pass 31 May 2025 188,230 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Upper/Lower Greased (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 21 May 2024 184,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

diesel smoke test result was below a recordable level

Fail 21 May 2024 184,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

diesel smoke test result was below a recordable level

Pass 24 May 2023 180,068 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 176,400 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 170,173 miles

All four front suspension, upper, arm mounting bushes deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2020 162,045 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Jun 2019 150,617 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 134,990 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 118,700 miles

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 11 May 2016 102,431 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 87,689 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Jun 2014 71,899 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 65,100 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 58,795 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 47,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UUX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UUX, 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 UUX registered?

BT08 UUX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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