2008 Audi A5 1.8L Petrol · R5 GDX
2008 Audi A5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 70,895 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R5 GDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 70,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R5 GDX 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 (R5 GDX) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 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: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
R5 GDX Mileage History
- 03/10/202257,070 mi
- 08/10/202257,071 mi+1 mi
- 06/09/202360,823 mi+3,752 mi
- 12/09/202464,804 mi+3,981 mi
- 01/10/202570,895 mi+6,091 mi
Average of roughly 4,616 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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