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A19 FSW

2008 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,434 mi
Last recorded117,434 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 FSW
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 117,434 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT WEAR INNER EDGE

Offside Front SLIGHT WEAR INNER EDGE

Pass 29 Jan 2021 100,323 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 80,997 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 80,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,494 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 74,127 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 70,249 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,275 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear inner brake pads approx 70% worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,986 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R Tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 40,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

small cuts to outer sidewall of front tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

small cuts to outer sidewall of front tyres

Fail 8 Mar 2012 30,822 miles

Cut in sidewall of N/S/F Tyre

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate cracked

N/S/F Bumper damage

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,822 miles

Cut in sidewall of N/S/F Tyre

Front number plate cracked

N/S/F Bumper damage

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

How Reliable is the Audi S5?

Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,076
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 230
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 112
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A19 FSW is a 2008 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 72,579 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi S5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A19 FSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Audi S5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A19 FSW is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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