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AD57 UCP

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,675 mi
Last recorded67,675 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 UCP
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 67,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2025 66,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 64,993 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 64,993 miles

Nearside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged lower arm yawrate linkage broken (7.12 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 64,014 miles

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

drivers door difficult to open from inside vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2022 62,430 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 60,809 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 59,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 56,735 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 51,698 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 47,042 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 47,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 42,473 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2015 38,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 32,039 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 32,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,942 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 27,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,823 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 13,248 miles

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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AD57 UCP is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD57 UCP, 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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What year was AD57 UCP registered?

AD57 UCP is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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