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BV08 HFF

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,778 mi
Last recorded141,778 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 HFF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 141,778 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 137,835 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 134,592 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 123,768 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 113,012 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 105,087 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 96,395 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,905 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 88,905 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 81,394 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 81,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 72,470 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 72,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 64,832 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,741 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,556 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,997 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,096 miles

Numerous small splits around inner sidewall of OSR tyre.

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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BV08 HFF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV08 HFF, 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 BV08 HFF registered?

BV08 HFF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BV08 HFF safe to buy?

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