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DY08 NWN

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,219 mi
Last recorded48,219 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 NWN
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 48,219 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Coolant leak Expansion tank ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm, inner bushes deteriorated on both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2020 45,825 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 NAILS ()

Fail 13 Jun 2020 45,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 NAILS ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 43,442 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Road wheel slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Window doesn't work

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,690 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 37,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Road wheel slightly damaged both offside rear and offside front (4.2.A.1a)

drivers door handle sticking

Fail 10 Oct 2015 37,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread has a cut deep enough to reach cords. Dunlop 255/35ZR19/96Y (4.1.D.1a)

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

Gear box rear oil seal weeping.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Dunlop 255/35ZR19/96Y Tread low and balding towards edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Dunlop 255/35ZR19/96Y Tread low and balding towards edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has slight lift play (front arm under strut). (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and balding towards edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Service due as indicated in dash display.

Some damage to all 4 road tyres outer sidewalls. Dunlop 235/35ZR19/96Y

Some damage to offside front and rear wheel outer rims.

Under tray present impeding view of certain components.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 34,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 34,503 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 29,807 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2011 17,808 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres, treads wearing inner edges.

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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DY08 NWN is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY08 NWN, 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 DY08 NWN registered?

DY08 NWN is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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