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VU08 BTO

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,095 mi
Last recorded153,095 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 BTO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 153,095 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 144,115 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 144,094 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 136,671 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 124,777 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 114,543 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 109,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 109,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 110,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 100,588 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 100,508 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,274 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 86,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,188 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,861 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 35,826 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 35,826 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Jul 2011 30,080 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs slightly worn

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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VU08 BTO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VU08 BTO, 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 VU08 BTO registered?

VU08 BTO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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