2008 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · 700 DH
2008 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 75,649 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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700 DH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 75,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
700 DH 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 (700 DH) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Front ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Front ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
700 DH Mileage History
- 24/10/202275,375 mi
- 25/10/202275,375 mi
- 24/10/202375,486 mi+111 mi
- 29/10/202475,576 mi+90 mi
- 05/11/202575,649 mi+73 mi
Average of roughly 90 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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