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DK58 MCM

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

182,644 mi
Last recorded182,644 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 MCM
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 182,644 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 182,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 182,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

few warning light on

Fail 16 Dec 2024 179,508 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electronic braking system warning device inoperative pad wear sensor (1.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 157,925 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 157,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 255-35-20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 145,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 145,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 125,218 miles

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

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

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

adaptive lights malfunction warning light on dash

coolant leak but not excessive

Fail 11 Apr 2019 125,200 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre has shown signs of fouling arch liner but not fouling at time of test

Offside door check strap loose

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

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

adaptive lights malfunction warning light on dash

coolant leak but not excessive

Pass 3 Apr 2018 120,748 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 120,748 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2017 114,128 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn low

rear tyres worn very close to limit

Pass 19 Nov 2015 112,622 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 34,024 miles

osr & nsr tyres starting to perrish

Fail 29 Oct 2012 34,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osr & nsr tyres starting to perrish

Pass 9 Nov 2011 22,436 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

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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DK58 MCM is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 DK58 MCM, 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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DK58 MCM is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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