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BU08 VDZ

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,349 mi
Last recorded134,349 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 VDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 134,349 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 131,038 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 126,168 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 126,168 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 117,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 117,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 99,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2014 99,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,310 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 56,584 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL

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 VDZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

BU08 VDZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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