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CE08 BZL

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,249 mi
Last recorded127,249 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 BZL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 127,249 miles

Engine/under tray fitted obscuring components

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,421 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, upper arms front and rear inner bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

eml light is on

under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing the inspection of components

Fail 17 Dec 2020 123,421 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, upper arms front and rear inner bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

eml light is on

under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing the inspection of components

Pass 25 Jun 2019 118,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside, are worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arm, inner bushes are split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arm, inner bushes are split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all, have inner bead damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

plastic cover sills,under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 9 Jul 2018 111,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front and rear inner bushes are split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 111,410 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front and rear inner bushes are split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 98,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside wiper poor

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside wiper poor

Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 86,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 82,006 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 82,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,538 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 69,235 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,295 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 55,091 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,404 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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CE08 BZL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE08 BZL, 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 CE08 BZL registered?

CE08 BZL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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