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CU08 LWW

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,686 mi
Last recorded118,686 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 LWW
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 118,686 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 116,221 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 115,401 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 115,041 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 115,041 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2021 113,383 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 111,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 108,618 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 106,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 101,628 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 93,900 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 22 Oct 2015 79,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 79,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has nail in tread and wearing on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre perished and has cuts in tread

Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,193 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,006 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,606 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 38,476 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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CU08 LWW is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CU08 LWW, 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 CU08 LWW registered?

CU08 LWW is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is CU08 LWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 LWW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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