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V8 GXY

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,912 mi
Last recorded122,912 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 GXY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 122,912 miles

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

low brake pad warning lamp illuminated pads ok

Pass 28 Jul 2025 115,421 miles

Offside Front Inner Arch slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2025 115,348 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Arch slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2024 105,535 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 100,115 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 100,115 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2023 98,562 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 95,732 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 91,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 85,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 81,345 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,875 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 70,661 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 64,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 48,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,984 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,242 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,219 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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V8 GXY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V8 GXY, 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 V8 GXY registered?

V8 GXY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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