MOT Status
ValidMileage
137,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nail in tyre nearside rear ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nail in tyre nearside rear ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted unable to see some testable items
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner brake pad looks to be wearing very thin (limited view)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
both rear tyres are perished and cracked within the treads
vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low in places
Offside Front light misted up
Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Rear inner brake pad looks to be starting to wear thin (limited view)
Headlamp aim too high nearside (1.8)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside (1.7.5a)
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)
o/s front light misted
rear tyres starting to wear low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear tyres starting to wear low in places
a/ both front tyres
a/ rear brake pads
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
a/ both front tyres
a/ rear brake pads
How Reliable is the Audi S5?
Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G12 GBC is a 2008 Audi S5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.
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 G12 GBC, 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 G12 GBC registered?
G12 GBC is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 15 May 2008.
Is G12 GBC safe to buy?
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