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VX08 BBJ

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,298 mi
Last recorded45,298 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 BBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 45,298 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 44,289 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 43,885 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 43,192 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 42,241 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 40,586 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 39,523 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 37,995 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,356 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,063 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 32,174 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 30,593 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 28,715 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,368 miles

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

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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VX08 BBJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VX08 BBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX08 BBJ registered?

VX08 BBJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is VX08 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 BBJ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX08 BBJ have outstanding finance?

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