2008 Audi A5 1.8L Petrol · YR08 HXT
2008 Audi A5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 160,980 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,980 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR08 HXT Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 160,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 HXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A5 (YR08 HXT) between April 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
YR08 HXT Mileage History
- 06/04/201144,117 mi
- 19/03/201253,160 mi+9,043 mi
- 19/03/201366,062 mi+12,902 mi
- 28/03/201366,062 mi
- 22/10/201375,703 mi+9,641 mi
- 21/10/201479,830 mi+4,127 mi
- 20/01/201686,189 mi+6,359 mi
- 20/01/201790,914 mi+4,725 mi
- 04/01/201895,461 mi+4,547 mi
- 15/01/201895,483 mi+22 mi
- 17/01/2019101,399 mi+5,916 mi
- 15/01/2020111,030 mi+9,631 mi
- 15/01/2020111,030 mi
- 14/01/2021120,010 mi+8,980 mi
- 18/01/2022127,456 mi+7,446 mi
- 18/01/2022127,456 mi
- 18/01/2023135,724 mi+8,268 mi
- 18/01/2024143,788 mi+8,064 mi
- 18/01/2024143,788 mi
- 20/01/2025151,963 mi+8,175 mi
- 25/01/2025152,032 mi+69 mi
- 20/01/2026160,980 mi+8,948 mi
Average of roughly 7,900 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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