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DG08 LJA

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,984 mi
Last recorded77,984 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 LJA
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 77,984 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 74,802 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,941 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 62,571 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 53,046 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 37,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,158 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,367 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 16,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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)

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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DG08 LJA is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DG08 LJA, 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 DG08 LJA registered?

DG08 LJA is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is DG08 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 LJA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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