2008 Audi A5 4.2L Petrol · S5 RYO
2008 Audi A5 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 143,862 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S5 RYO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 143,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S5 RYO 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 RYO) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S5 RYO Mileage History
- 07/12/2022121,374 mi
- 08/01/2024122,698 mi+1,324 mi
- 16/01/2025126,305 mi+3,607 mi
- 12/01/2026143,857 mi+17,552 mi
- 14/01/2026143,862 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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