2008 Audi A5 1.8L Petrol · SM08 YNW
2008 Audi A5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 123,362 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM08 YNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2026
- 123,362 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.
SM08 YNW 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 (SM08 YNW) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SM08 YNW Mileage History
- 03/03/2023115,678 mi
- 08/03/2023115,679 mi+1 mi
- 14/03/2024119,350 mi+3,671 mi
- 13/03/2025121,315 mi+1,965 mi
- 07/03/2026123,362 mi+2,047 mi
Average of roughly 2,552 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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