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TBZ 3123

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,867 mi
Last recorded139,867 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 3123
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 139,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper arms have deteriorating ball joint dust covers and bushes are tearing, no ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Left suspension arm has deteriorating ball joint dust cover and bushes on both arms are tearing, no ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 138,318 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 135,296 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint slightly spilt

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 124,496 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 105,599 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 85,746 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Fail 14 Oct 2015 85,746 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,387 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyer inner edge worn

Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke measured

Pass 20 Aug 2011 38,598 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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TBZ 3123 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TBZ 3123, 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 TBZ 3123 registered?

TBZ 3123 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is TBZ 3123 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBZ 3123 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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