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X23 BRM

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,495 mi
Last recorded149,495 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 BRM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2026 149,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 136,676 miles

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

Nearside Front foglamp not working

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 136,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front foglamp not working

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 123,166 miles

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

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to brake backing plates

nsf fog light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2022 109,404 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 99,296 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 94,303 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - Both inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 87,915 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 87,915 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inside edges and at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 80,297 miles

All brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Drag link end has slight play.

Zero emissions.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 80,063 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Drag link end has slight play.

Zero emissions.

Pass 14 Oct 2017 72,269 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays and engine covers obscuring some testable components

Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,721 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,976 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,879 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,673 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,875 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 31,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,595 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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X23 BRM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X23 BRM, 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 X23 BRM registered?

X23 BRM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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