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EF08 SVL

2008 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,857 mi
Last recorded91,857 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 SVL
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 91,857 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 91,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 90,376 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 90,376 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,501 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 68,169 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 68,097 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 57,407 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,752 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 44,752 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 42,068 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 36,539 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 36,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Pass 19 May 2011 28,292 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 28,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres worn 3mm

Nearside 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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EF08 SVL is a 2008 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF08 SVL, 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 EF08 SVL registered?

EF08 SVL is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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