2008 Audi A5 1.8L Petrol · SX08 DLF
2008 Audi A5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 230,972 km. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 230,972 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX08 DLF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2022
- 230,972 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SX08 DLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A5 (SX08 DLF) between August 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SX08 DLF Odometer History
- 23/08/2022230,953 km
- 02/09/2022230,972 km+19 km
Average of roughly 706 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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