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DA08 KGJ

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,477 mi
Last recorded164,477 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 KGJ
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2025 164,477 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 149,475 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 131,210 miles

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

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 118,191 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 108,347 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 96,218 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,522 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,843 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,931 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,176 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,894 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres have minor wall damage and wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,813 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,710 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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DA08 KGJ is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DA08 KGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA08 KGJ registered?

DA08 KGJ is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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