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SS55 BAT

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

42,240 mi
Last recorded42,240 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS55 BAT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 42,240 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 41,993 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 41,416 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 41,351 miles

engine & under tray cover fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2022 40,483 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 39,325 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 38,660 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 36,301 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 36,301 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 34,047 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 16 Jan 2017 30,891 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 26,840 miles

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

under cover fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 23,054 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 19,543 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 16,681 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 14,420 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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SS55 BAT is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SS55 BAT, 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 SS55 BAT registered?

SS55 BAT is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is SS55 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS55 BAT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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