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BU08 NVS

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

146,782 mi
Last recorded146,782 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 NVS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 146,782 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 146,765 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2025 143,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 140,100 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 137,760 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 133,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2021 131,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement L/H upper left arm rear bush severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement R/H upper right arm rear bush severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement L/H upper left arm rear bush severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S centre arm shocker bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement R/H upper left arm rear bush severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with the following synthetic protective shields, under bonnet, full length under body; obscuring all underside components and /or the vehicle rigidity from visual inspection.

Pass 6 May 2020 130,705 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 128,202 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 125,008 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 120,530 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 117,013 miles

n/s/r alloy has been weld repaired

Pass 4 Jun 2015 129,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 107,665 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 85,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,757 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 54,945 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,520 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 NVS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BU08 NVS, 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 BU08 NVS registered?

BU08 NVS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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