2008 Audi A5 4.2L Petrol · S5 PXD
2008 Audi A5 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 78,679 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S5 PXD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 78,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S5 PXD Mileage History
- 06/08/202476,404 mi
- 06/08/202476,404 mi
- 31/07/202578,090 mi+1,686 mi
- 31/07/202578,090 mi
- 21/07/202678,679 mi+589 mi
Average of roughly 1,164 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S5 PXD 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 PXD) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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