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AU08 ART

2008 Audi S5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,200 mi
Last recorded102,200 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ART
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 102,200 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 94,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearwards arm control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearwards arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearwards arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 94,258 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearwards arm control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearwards arm control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearwards arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearwards arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 79,939 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 62,340 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,893 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 57,673 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs worn/corroded/pitted (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 53,693 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,743 miles

fuel cap tie broken

Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,252 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 18,074 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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AU08 ART is a 2008 Audi S5 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AU08 ART, 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 AU08 ART registered?

AU08 ART is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is AU08 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 ART shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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