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S500 BSM

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,500 mi
Last recorded106,500 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 BSM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2025 106,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 99,012 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 95,724 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 85,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 81,210 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,823 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 71,239 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,383 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 64,656 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,342 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,239 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 53,501 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,076 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 39,161 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,144 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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S500 BSM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S500 BSM, 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 S500 BSM registered?

S500 BSM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 26 February 2008.

Is S500 BSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 BSM shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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