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BU08 NCD

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,700 mi
Last recorded106,700 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 NCD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 106,700 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 100,001 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 94,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on edges

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2016 86,106 miles

Engine Management Warning lamp on.

engine under trays missing

Fail 21 Jul 2016 86,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine Management Warning lamp on.

engine under trays missing

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre clamp corroded and snapped but not blown

Fail 24 Jul 2015 78,390 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre clamp corroded and snapped but not blown

nearside front tyre small cuts in outer sidewall

nearside front tyre worn edges

offside front tyre worn edges

Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,700 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 61,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,272 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 52,210 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,412 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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BU08 NCD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU08 NCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 NCD registered?

BU08 NCD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is BU08 NCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 NCD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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