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BD08 ZHC

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,202 mi
Last recorded125,202 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 ZHC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 125,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 112,642 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 111,725 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 111,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,319 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 87,961 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 78,719 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear uneven

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 68,892 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 57,438 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 41,875 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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BD08 ZHC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BD08 ZHC, 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 BD08 ZHC registered?

BD08 ZHC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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