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SG08 BSL

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,502 mi
Last recorded140,502 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 BSL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 140,502 miles

Nearside door handle stiff to use

Rear tyres low

Pass 25 Feb 2025 136,628 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 136,528 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear undertray loose

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking/perished in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 134,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer door handle very stiff to open door

Pass 27 Jan 2023 129,614 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 129,607 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 124,766 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2021 122,829 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2021 122,829 miles

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

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 121,337 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 118,421 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 110,818 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 110,818 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 95,214 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 80,616 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,024 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,689 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,784 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,480 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 30,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,490 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 21,490 miles

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

Offside 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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SG08 BSL 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 72.7%.

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 SG08 BSL, 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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SG08 BSL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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