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SR08 BVT

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,238 mi
Last recorded179,238 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 BVT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 179,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 160,824 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 160,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 146,697 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view may spread accross (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 133,889 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 121,557 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 115,682 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 110,730 miles

Brake discs and pads front and rear, poor condition and worn.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 87,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

o/s/r tyre has nail in it right on edge of tread

Fail 22 Oct 2013 69,594 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

unable to carry out smoke test due to accelerator limiter not allowing maximum acceleration whilst vehicle is standing still.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 69,594 miles

unable to carry out smoke test due to accelerator limiter not allowing maximum acceleration whilst vehicle is standing still.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,323 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,919 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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SR08 BVT is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SR08 BVT, 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 SR08 BVT registered?

SR08 BVT is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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The MOT history for SR08 BVT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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