2008 Audi A5 2.7L Diesel · LM57 BFU
2008 Audi A5 (2.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 132,968 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM57 BFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 132,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 BFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A5 (LM57 BFU) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet not open (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LM57 BFU Mileage History
- 03/05/2023114,509 mi
- 09/05/2024122,440 mi+7,931 mi
- 12/05/2025130,129 mi+7,689 mi
- 14/05/2025130,141 mi+12 mi
- 06/07/2026132,968 mi+2,827 mi
Average of roughly 5,814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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