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AA08 EEB

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,137 mi
Last recorded167,137 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 EEB
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 167,137 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 158,290 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 150,029 miles

Offside washer jet weak

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 150,029 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside washer jet weak

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 150,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 141,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 136,545 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 129,414 miles

exhaust clamps corroded on sleeves

Fail 6 Aug 2019 129,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust clamps corroded on sleeves

Pass 16 Jul 2018 118,077 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 118,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 3 Aug 2017 105,807 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 105,807 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 93,736 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 83,096 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,061 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,266 miles

all 4 tyres only 4mm tread

Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,611 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 56,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

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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AA08 EEB is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AA08 EEB, 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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AA08 EEB is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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