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FV08 UGK

2008 Audi S5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,608 mi
Last recorded93,608 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 UGK
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 93,608 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 90,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Dog harness removed to check seatbelt function

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 90,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Dog harness removed to check seatbelt function

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 84,726 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 84,723 miles

Nearside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected Steering hub upper pinch bolt broken. (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 84,670 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Electrical light adjustment unit arm is broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 78,853 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 78,656 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2021 76,388 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Feb 2020 68,824 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,294 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,890 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 44,783 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,427 miles

engine covers ///under trayes fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2014 36,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,548 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 11,108 miles

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

dent on inner face nearside rear wheel rim

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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FV08 UGK is a 2008 Audi S5 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV08 UGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV08 UGK registered?

FV08 UGK is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is FV08 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 UGK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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