2008 Audi A5 1.8L Petrol · GL08 CYA
2008 Audi A5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 May 2008. Recorded mileage 91,432 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL08 CYA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 91,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 CYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A5 (GL08 CYA) between April 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 92 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
GL08 CYA Mileage History
- 28/04/201130,665 mi
- 14/09/201131,187 mi+522 mi
- 01/06/201239,816 mi+8,629 mi
- 01/06/201239,816 mi
- 28/05/201348,979 mi+9,163 mi
- 22/05/201455,485 mi+6,506 mi
- 11/09/201457,789 mi+2,304 mi
- 11/09/201564,984 mi+7,195 mi
- 26/08/201670,771 mi+5,787 mi
- 06/09/201772,952 mi+2,181 mi
- 06/09/201874,712 mi+1,760 mi
- 27/08/201975,972 mi+1,260 mi
- 08/09/202077,186 mi+1,214 mi
- 08/09/202077,186 mi
- 09/09/202178,729 mi+1,543 mi
- 10/09/202178,729 mi
- 08/09/202281,790 mi+3,061 mi
- 14/09/202281,793 mi+3 mi
- 11/09/202384,854 mi+3,061 mi
- 11/09/202384,854 mi
- 09/09/202486,226 mi+1,372 mi
- 12/09/202590,289 mi+4,063 mi
- 23/09/202691,432 mi+1,143 mi
- 24/09/202691,432 mi
Average of roughly 3,944 miles per year across 24 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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