2008 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · SN08 RYT
2008 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 117,878 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN08 RYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 117,878 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.
SN08 RYT 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 (SN08 RYT) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 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), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
SN08 RYT Mileage History
- 10/08/202399,867 mi
- 30/08/2023100,056 mi+189 mi
- 01/09/2023100,056 mi
- 30/08/2024105,556 mi+5,500 mi
- 09/09/2025117,878 mi+12,322 mi
Average of roughly 8,647 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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