2008 Audi A5 1.8L Petrol · PL57 ABV
2008 Audi A5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 134,865 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL57 ABV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 134,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PL57 ABV Mileage History
- 22/02/2022127,696 mi
- 13/03/2023129,041 mi+1,345 mi
- 27/02/2024131,202 mi+2,161 mi
- 28/02/2024131,205 mi+3 mi
- 23/12/2025134,865 mi+3,660 mi
Average of roughly 1,870 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL57 ABV 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 (PL57 ABV) between February 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 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: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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