2008 Audi A5 4.2L Petrol · Y8 AAN
2008 Audi A5 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 116,644 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,644 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y8 AAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 116,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y8 AAN 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 (Y8 AAN) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 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 (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
Y8 AAN Mileage History
- 20/06/2024108,855 mi
- 05/07/2024108,857 mi+2 mi
- 04/07/2025114,535 mi+5,678 mi
- 07/07/2025114,536 mi+1 mi
- 30/06/2026116,644 mi+2,108 mi
Average of roughly 3,844 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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