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SH08 BWD

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,213 mi
Last recorded118,213 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 BWD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 118,213 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 116,642 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 105,784 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 105,784 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 90,209 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,690 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,954 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 74,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 72,842 miles

All discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Feb 2019 68,056 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 63,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 56,027 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 48,537 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 42,115 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,955 miles

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

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

wear to both front brake discs

Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,673 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,506 miles

small cut on offside rear tyre outer kerbing band

Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,109 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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SH08 BWD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SH08 BWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH08 BWD registered?

SH08 BWD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is SH08 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 BWD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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