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BV57 CHY

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,571 mi
Last recorded87,571 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 CHY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 87,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 79,042 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2023 72,085 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 72,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 60,237 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 58,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,665 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 58,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 58,099 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 58,098 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 55,974 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,657 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,177 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 49,129 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 46,196 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,824 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 38,373 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 38,367 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 34,331 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,769 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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BV57 CHY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV57 CHY, 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 BV57 CHY registered?

BV57 CHY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is BV57 CHY safe to buy?

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