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BF08 SGV

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,878 mi
Last recorded56,878 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 SGV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 56,878 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 46,189 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 38,429 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 28,725 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 25,235 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 24,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 24,120 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 24,064 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 23,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35 19 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 23,042 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35 19 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,428 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 18,392 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,479 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,043 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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BF08 SGV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BF08 SGV, 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 BF08 SGV registered?

BF08 SGV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is BF08 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 SGV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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