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BU08 OEL

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,105 mi
Last recorded118,105 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 OEL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 118,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2024 116,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seat down, unable to test seat belts

Pass 14 Feb 2023 113,144 miles

Rear most heat shield on off side insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2023 113,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear most heat shield on off side insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2022 110,960 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 104,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45 x 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside head lamp washer inoperative

Fail 17 Feb 2021 104,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45 x 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside head lamp washer inoperative

Pass 23 Mar 2020 98,012 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 94,048 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,917 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,920 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 83,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 82,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,650 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Fail 17 Mar 2016 76,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,291 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,919 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,716 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 57,469 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 53,103 miles

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

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

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 OEL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OEL, 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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BU08 OEL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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