2008 Audi A5 3.2L Petrol · MA08 GDZ
2008 Audi A5 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 172,745 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA08 GDZ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 172,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA08 GDZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A5 (MA08 GDZ) between February 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
MA08 GDZ Mileage History
- 28/02/201127,844 mi
- 04/03/201127,942 mi+98 mi
- 14/06/201238,425 mi+10,483 mi
- 07/08/201345,698 mi+7,273 mi
- 15/08/201453,770 mi+8,072 mi
- 15/08/201453,770 mi
- 03/08/201564,309 mi+10,539 mi
- 03/08/201564,309 mi
- 30/08/201678,298 mi+13,989 mi
- 22/11/201792,242 mi+13,944 mi
- 19/11/201898,725 mi+6,483 mi
- 13/11/2019114,838 mi+16,113 mi
- 16/11/2020126,003 mi+11,165 mi
- 25/11/2020126,234 mi+231 mi
- 09/11/2021134,796 mi+8,562 mi
- 17/11/2022145,159 mi+10,363 mi
- 18/11/2022145,162 mi+3 mi
- 16/11/2023159,504 mi+14,342 mi
- 22/11/2023159,691 mi+187 mi
- 11/11/2024165,559 mi+5,868 mi
- 11/11/2024165,559 mi
- 14/11/2025172,745 mi+7,186 mi
Average of roughly 9,850 miles per year across 22 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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