CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK08 DAV

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 3197cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,788 mi
Last recorded145,788 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 DAV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 145,788 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower inner bushes worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a small cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear outer light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four alloy road wheels have slight damage to outer rims

Fail 26 Jan 2026 145,785 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush spilt and worn badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower inner bushes worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a small cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear outer light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four alloy road wheels have slight damage to outer rims

Pass 29 Jan 2025 141,830 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low in expansion tank

Pass 1 Feb 2024 137,989 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 137,986 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (cv boot clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 132,365 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 125,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust leaks from cracks in both catalytic converters and also in n/s center exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leak from past inner retaining clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 118,917 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 111,848 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 100,389 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 88,225 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 88,225 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,085 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 28 Jan 2016 63,580 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 63,544 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 51,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres are spliting on inner side walls but neither exposing inner cording at present

both rear wheel rims are slightly distorted

Pass 25 Jan 2014 39,537 miles

front tyre side wall ripped not showing cords

Pass 26 Feb 2013 28,537 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,331 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2011 22,741 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
Full Audi A5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK08 DAV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 90,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK08 DAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK08 DAV?

You can check the full history of AK08 DAV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK08 DAV registered?

AK08 DAV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is AK08 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 DAV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK08 DAV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK08 DAV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.