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S55 BNT

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,872 mi
Last recorded132,872 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 BNT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 132,872 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, especially N/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Coolant leak Off engine ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 130,579 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 130,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 125,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 125,041 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 118,767 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack boot twisted

Fail 15 Mar 2023 118,767 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Side wall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Several ()

Nearside Front Steering rack boot twisted

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cut, but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 109,401 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 96,956 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 92,551 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 87,538 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,316 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 80,548 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 75,567 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 67,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking in tread on both rear tyres

Pass 23 May 2014 59,066 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 52,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 41,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,333 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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S55 BNT is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 S55 BNT, 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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S55 BNT is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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