2008 Audi A5 4.2L Petrol · S5 DYJ
2008 Audi A5 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2008. Recorded mileage 80,182 miles. MOT valid until 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S5 DYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 80,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S5 DYJ Mileage History
- 02/10/202375,499 mi
- 03/10/202375,503 mi+4 mi
- 26/09/202478,705 mi+3,202 mi
- 01/10/202478,713 mi+8 mi
- 11/10/202580,182 mi+1,469 mi
Average of roughly 2,312 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S5 DYJ 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 (S5 DYJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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