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CA08 TFK

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,870 mi
Last recorded137,870 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 TFK
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2025 137,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 136,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened standard suspension swapped for coil over's all round (5.3.3 (c) (i))

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Nearside Front tyre worn very badly on inner sidewall !!!

Offside Front tyre worn very badly on inner sidewall !!!

Fail 22 Dec 2022 136,012 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened standard suspension swapped for coil over's all round (5.3.3 (c) (i))

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Nearside Front tyre worn very badly on inner sidewall !!!

Offside Front tyre worn very badly on inner sidewall !!!

Pass 23 Jun 2021 130,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 130,039 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 123,448 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 119,932 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2017 117,410 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 117,407 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 112,087 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 105,446 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 94,332 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 87,507 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 87,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 78,341 miles

offside front tyre wearing quickier on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 72,141 miles

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

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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CA08 TFK is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA08 TFK, 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 CA08 TFK registered?

CA08 TFK is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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