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D14 BEH

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,148 mi
Last recorded115,148 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 BEH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 115,148 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 115,139 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 114,490 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 112,599 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 112,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 109,972 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 109,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 108,725 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 107,732 miles

front tyres have minor cracks in tread groves

Pass 24 Oct 2019 104,756 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 100,573 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 100,573 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 95,266 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 95,266 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 89,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45 17 99y xl @3mm and perished with side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45 17 95w @6mm perished and sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45 17 99y xl @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45 17 95w badly split (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 84,333 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 84,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,063 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 81,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 71,389 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 61,613 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,335 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 52,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D14 BEH is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 D14 BEH, 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 D14 BEH registered?

D14 BEH is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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