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FT57 BYV

2008 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,635 mi
Last recorded105,635 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 BYV
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 105,635 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 100,402 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 96,095 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 90,935 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 90,680 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 84,992 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 81,295 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 79,050 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 75,077 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,991 miles

all front upper suspension arms deteriated

Fail 6 Jun 2016 69,991 miles

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

all front upper suspension arms deteriated

Pass 5 Mar 2015 55,805 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,786 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,779 miles

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)

fuel filler cap seal splitting

Fail 2 Jan 2013 42,564 miles

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

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)

fuel filler cap seal splitting

Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,614 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,959 miles

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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FT57 BYV is a 2008 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FT57 BYV, 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 FT57 BYV registered?

FT57 BYV is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is FT57 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT57 BYV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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