2008 Audi A5 · 15,518 MOT tests
2008 Audi A5 reliability
2008 Audi A5s fail 29% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 15 A5 years (15,518 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- 29%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 126,634
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,518
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Strong point: brakes, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Audi A5
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.3%
- Lights and electrics9.7%
- Tyres8.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.2%
- Brakes4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Body, chassis and structure4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.01%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.93%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.29%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.07%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.99%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.84%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.3%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.65%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.77%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.21%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (5.11%)
Other years
Every Audi A5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Audi A5 reliable?
2008 Audi A5s fail 29% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 15 A5 years (15,518 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Audi A5 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.01% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.93% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Audi A5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Audi A5 shows 126,634 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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