CarVerify

Free Car Check

AL55 MKY

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,259 mi
Last recorded66,259 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationAL55 MKY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 66,259 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 63,767 miles

Undertrays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 20 Jun 2023 59,840 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 59,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2022 56,340 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 56,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 49,008 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 49,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhast clam corodded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 47,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 44,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 43,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 42,745 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,274 miles

oil leaks in engine compartment

service light on

Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,226 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 38,511 miles

n/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 7 Oct 2013 35,733 miles

slight side wall damage to n/s/f

Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,378 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,456 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

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

AL55 MKY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AL55 MKY, 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 AL55 MKY?

You can check the full history of AL55 MKY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AL55 MKY registered?

AL55 MKY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is AL55 MKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL55 MKY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AL55 MKY 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 AL55 MKY. 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.