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BU08 MPF

2008 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,365 mi
Last recorded138,365 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MPF
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 138,365 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 128,623 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 120,481 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 115,396 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 112,798 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,119 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2015 90,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2015 90,728 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 86,010 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,726 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 31,552 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 31,552 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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BU08 MPF is a 2008 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BU08 MPF, 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 BU08 MPF registered?

BU08 MPF is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is BU08 MPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 MPF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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