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T20 BCK

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,699 mi
Last recorded135,699 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 BCK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 135,699 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 135,697 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 132,226 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2024 132,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 126,636 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 120,586 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 114,446 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 108,529 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2019 98,546 miles

Engine cover fitted / Under vehicle cover fitted

Smoke test carried out, no reading detected by smoke meter 0.00, therefore plate reading 0.50m-1 reached

Pass 14 Jul 2018 88,158 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2017 78,209 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 68,819 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 68,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,253 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,625 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,302 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,457 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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T20 BCK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T20 BCK, 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 T20 BCK registered?

T20 BCK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is T20 BCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T20 BCK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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