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BD55 CDD

2008 Audi S5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,608 mi
Last recorded115,608 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 CDD
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 115,608 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2024 113,304 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 104,129 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front ball joints have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 104,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front ball joints have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 99,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 93,798 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,551 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 86,248 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 79,350 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 74,511 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 68,537 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 62,273 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit,nails in tread and splits on inner sidewalls

coolant level below minimum

Pass 24 May 2014 52,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 51,071 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 41,033 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 40,538 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 May 2012 26,677 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 18,661 miles

n/s front tyre deep cut on outer wall

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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BD55 CDD is a 2008 Audi S5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD55 CDD, 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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BD55 CDD is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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