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CY08 GVO

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,592 mi
Last recorded158,592 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 GVO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 158,592 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 146,902 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 129,982 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 119,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 110,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 101,707 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 101,707 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 101,428 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,337 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 81,465 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,449 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,563 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,924 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,057 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,585 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 19,507 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 13,638 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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CY08 GVO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CY08 GVO, 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 CY08 GVO registered?

CY08 GVO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is CY08 GVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 GVO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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