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D21 BCC

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,799 mi
Last recorded148,799 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 BCC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 148,799 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2025 148,750 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative MIRROR (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 115,213 miles

Headlight Range Control defective ..

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage To Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Corner Of Rear Bumper And Quarter Panel Damaged..

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 97,408 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 94,567 miles

headlight range defective ! dash message

Fail 8 Mar 2022 94,567 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

headlight range defective ! dash message

Pass 6 Mar 2021 92,956 miles

dash message , headlight range control defective !

Fail 4 Mar 2021 92,956 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,137 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 81,849 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 81,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,213 miles

BONNET STAY STRUT WEAK

Nearside Front CUT ON TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

Nearside Rear CUT ON TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

Fail 9 Mar 2018 79,213 miles

BONNET STAY STRUT WEAK

Nearside Front CUT ON TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

Nearside Rear CUT ON TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,333 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,793 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 60,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,441 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 51,757 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,050 miles

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

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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D21 BCC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D21 BCC, 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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D21 BCC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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