CarVerify

Free Car Check

DB03 ANT

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,962 mi
Last recorded113,962 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above 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

RegistrationDB03 ANT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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 12 Dec 2025 113,962 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 113,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 105,201 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 96,438 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside BOARDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 87,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 78,241 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 73,364 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 71,533 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 67,649 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps deteriorated, slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 64,691 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 60,185 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut but not down to ply or cord

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

engine covers and under trays fitted time of test

exhaust clamps corroded

front wipers poor

Fail 20 Oct 2016 60,185 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut but not down to ply or cord

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted time of test

exhaust clamps corroded

front wipers poor

Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,915 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,983 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 42,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 34,832 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,209 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,537 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 23,537 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

DB03 ANT is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc 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 DB03 ANT, 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 DB03 ANT?

You can check the full history of DB03 ANT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DB03 ANT registered?

DB03 ANT is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is DB03 ANT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB03 ANT 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 DB03 ANT 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 DB03 ANT. 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.