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S5 GVD

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

139,980 mi
Last recorded139,980 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 GVD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 139,980 miles

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 139,971 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 135,252 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 129,089 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 124,263 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 120,502 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 114,360 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 110,043 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 104,373 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 104,372 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,142 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 95,345 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,171 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 79,903 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,584 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,799 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,424 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 60,668 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 44,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S5 GVD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S5 GVD, 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 S5 GVD registered?

S5 GVD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is S5 GVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 GVD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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