MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Advise emissions too low to register a result
Offside Rear Inner Sidelight inop but not less than 50% illumination
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 ()
Advise emissions too low to register a result
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 ()
Lower engine covers fitted
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of A5 BUW?
You can check the full history of A5 BUW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does A5 BUW have outstanding finance?
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