MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Lower •corrosion has weakened the two exhaust sleeves
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
corrosion has weakened the two exhaust sleeves
EMS light on the dash
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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.
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DF08 FBY is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 DF08 FBY, 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 DF08 FBY registered?
DF08 FBY is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 23 July 2008.
Is DF08 FBY safe to buy?
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