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YJ08 BCB

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

225,100 mi
Last recorded225,100 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 BCB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 225,100 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 219,217 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 219,217 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fit x 2 wiper bluds and make work (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working re new stop ligth bud and make work (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 200,919 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 May 2022 184,010 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 169,853 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 169,853 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 160,990 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 160,832 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 151,773 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 138,866 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 138,866 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective malfunction lamp on (1.7.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

TMP light on

Pass 17 May 2017 125,338 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 106,461 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 106,461 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 95,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 82,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 72,812 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 72,765 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 62,814 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 62,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front tyres worn on inners

n/s and o/s front upper link arm bushes cracking

n/s/r wheel damaged on inner

rear tyres worn bold on inner borderline fail

stone chip in screen

Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,693 miles

run flat light on dash

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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YJ08 BCB is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YJ08 BCB, 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 YJ08 BCB registered?

YJ08 BCB is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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