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AU07 EMU

2008 Audi S5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,280 mi
Last recorded98,280 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 EMU
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 98,280 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 17 Apr 2025 89,288 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear slight corrosion band inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear suspension /axle corroding

Fail 15 Apr 2025 89,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread reading 1mm 265/30/20 94 Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear slight corrosion band inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear suspension /axle corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2024 88,040 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit tread reading 3mm 265/30/20 94 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to legal limit tread reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 84,405 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 78,305 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 77,779 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 77,126 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 76,202 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 70,365 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 58,906 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 51,883 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,653 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 29 Jan 2013 41,023 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 36,520 miles

small chip in o/s of windscreen in mot limits at present.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,534 miles

light damaged on n/s/r tyre outer wall

stone chips on screen

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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AU07 EMU is a 2008 Audi S5 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU07 EMU, 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 AU07 EMU registered?

AU07 EMU is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU07 EMU safe to buy?

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