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A5 BUW

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,107 mi
Last recorded147,107 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BUW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 147,107 miles

Advise emissions too low to register a result

Offside Rear Inner Sidelight inop but not less than 50% illumination

Fail 6 Mar 2018 147,107 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise emissions too low to register a result

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Sidelight inop but not less than 50% illumination

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 136,668 miles

Advise emissions too low to register a result

Fail 23 Feb 2017 136,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise emissions too low to register a result

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 126,775 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 121,646 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 108,520 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,013 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower engine covers fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 68,111 miles

emissions too clean to detect

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

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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A5 BUW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A5 BUW, 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 A5 BUW registered?

A5 BUW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is A5 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 BUW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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