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C8 SPG

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,011 mi
Last recorded100,011 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 SPG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 100,011 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 87,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 79,068 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 74,982 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 74,982 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 70,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 66,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 61,130 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,284 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,596 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 51,596 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 46,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front top suspension arm bushes starting to seperate

nearside rear tyre 3mm

slight oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 31,683 miles

Belly pan fitted

Both sides front top arm inner bushes starting to split

Slight oil leaks

Underbody panels fitted

Fail 29 May 2012 31,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Belly pan fitted

Both sides front top arm inner bushes starting to split

Slight oil leaks

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2011 24,202 miles

Belly pan fitted

Offside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Partial sill covers fitted

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,283 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
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C8 SPG is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C8 SPG, 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.

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What year was C8 SPG registered?

C8 SPG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is C8 SPG safe to buy?

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