2009 Audi A5 3.2L Petrol · M8 KNE
2009 Audi A5 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 143,784 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M8 KNE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 143,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M8 KNE 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 2009 Audi A5 (M8 KNE) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 arm ball joint likely to become detached front ball joint pinch bolt snapped (5.3.4 (a) (”.
M8 KNE Mileage History
- 17/08/2023138,923 mi
- 21/08/2024140,762 mi+1,839 mi
- 21/08/2025142,431 mi+1,669 mi
- 26/08/2025142,431 mi
- 19/08/2026143,784 mi+1,353 mi
Average of roughly 1,617 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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