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BN08 KHO

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,981 mi
Last recorded79,981 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 KHO
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 79,981 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 75,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arm bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arm bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 70,919 miles

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

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

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

Window screen washer stalk intermittent fault

Fail 16 Sep 2023 70,919 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 65,569 miles

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

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))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 65,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald, On 2mm, DOT 0820, 255/35/19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 0820, 255/35/19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 61,024 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 58,021 miles

Front inner brake pads look low

Both sides front upper & lower suspension bushes starting to split

Fail 7 Sep 2020 58,021 miles

Both sides front upper & lower suspension bushes starting to split

Front inner brake pads look low

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 46,619 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 41,945 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 41,945 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 33,647 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 33,647 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 26,270 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 23,534 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 20,775 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 18,195 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 14,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 11,782 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 9,081 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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BN08 KHO is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BN08 KHO, 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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BN08 KHO is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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