2008 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · AJ58 DVG
2008 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 178,012 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ58 DVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 178,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ58 DVG 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 (AJ58 DVG) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Registration plate missing laid on the dash and is not legible (0.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AJ58 DVG Mileage History
- 11/10/2023163,236 mi
- 14/10/2024171,175 mi+7,939 mi
- 15/10/2024171,179 mi+4 mi
- 08/10/2025178,012 mi+6,833 mi
- 08/10/2025178,012 mi
Average of roughly 7,411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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