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V6 BTT

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,068 mi
Last recorded133,068 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 BTT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 133,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 123,228 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 122,183 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 121,490 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 121,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 9 Aug 2022 110,109 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 108,485 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 107,464 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 105,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury damage to rear panel leaving edges of bumper and broken filler exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not clicking in to seat belt stalk (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe joint clamp nearside central breaking up causing a blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2018 93,264 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 93,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 82,976 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 82,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,018 miles

front brake pads approx 3mm limit allowed 1.5mm

n/s/r silencer mounting bracket broken system still supported

Pass 17 Dec 2015 64,506 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 64,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,376 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,835 miles

Cracking in both rear tyre treads not deep enough to reach ply still ok at time of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 38,898 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 30,652 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 22,792 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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V6 BTT is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V6 BTT, 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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V6 BTT is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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