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BW57 EZA

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

190,135 mi
Last recorded190,135 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 EZA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 190,135 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 177,255 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 168,297 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 155,240 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 143,561 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 134,135 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 122,187 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 108,271 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 97,204 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,040 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 93,038 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,611 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 75,907 miles

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

other 3 tyres getting low on tread

Pass 27 Dec 2013 68,571 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 68,562 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 57,651 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2012 48,894 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 May 2011 35,459 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake & fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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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BW57 EZA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BW57 EZA, 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 BW57 EZA registered?

BW57 EZA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is BW57 EZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 EZA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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