2008 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · RV08 AET
2008 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 141,231 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV08 AET Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 141,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV08 AET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A5 (RV08 AET) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
RV08 AET Mileage History
- 21/12/2021115,590 mi
- 28/06/2023133,173 mi+17,583 mi
- 02/09/2024140,379 mi+7,206 mi
- 31/10/2025141,231 mi+852 mi
Average of roughly 6,641 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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