2008 Audi A5 4.2L Petrol · AF51 CHR
2008 Audi A5 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 106,377 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF51 CHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 106,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF51 CHR 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 (AF51 CHR) between February 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 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 (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AF51 CHR Mileage History
- 22/02/202292,597 mi
- 10/03/202395,358 mi+2,761 mi
- 14/03/202395,375 mi+17 mi
- 18/12/202497,706 mi+2,331 mi
- 15/12/2025106,377 mi+8,671 mi
Average of roughly 3,616 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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