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D16 BGD

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,284 mi
Last recorded57,284 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 BGD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 57,284 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 54,479 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 54,441 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 53,749 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 53,749 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 50,680 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 50,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 50,469 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 50,469 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Caliper mounting bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,196 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 49,355 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 46,472 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 46,472 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 43,651 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 40,039 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 37,164 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 33,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 33,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 29,252 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 25,473 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 21,680 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 21,680 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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D16 BGD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 D16 BGD, 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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D16 BGD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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