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BW57 GGJ

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,886 mi
Last recorded214,886 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 GGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 214,886 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2025 210,398 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 205,985 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 201,843 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 197,728 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 195,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 189,350 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 189,350 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 173,130 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 173,130 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 162,716 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 162,537 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 149,675 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 137,297 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 126,137 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 114,798 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 100,842 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 100,840 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 84,265 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.Offside and Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 63,485 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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BW57 GGJ 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 BW57 GGJ, 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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BW57 GGJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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