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G12 GBC

2008 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests39 (32 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

137,266 mi
Last recorded137,266 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 GBC
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

32 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 137,266 miles

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))

Pass 6 May 2025 89,558 miles

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))

Fail 6 May 2025 89,557 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2025 134,223 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 84,260 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 129,921 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 82,344 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 122,613 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 80,204 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 80,199 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 119,214 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 78,262 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 78,257 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2021 116,393 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 116,393 miles

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))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 116,393 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2020 111,368 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2020 77,103 miles

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))

Pass 7 May 2019 74,916 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 103,241 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 94,204 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,874 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 69,260 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake pad looks to be wearing very thin (limited view)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 86,242 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 79,403 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 64,358 miles

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)

Fail 12 May 2016 79,383 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside (1.8)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2015 60,887 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)

o/s front light misted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,427 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 56,363 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 3 May 2014 64,442 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 50,804 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 53,670 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 45,768 miles

front and rear tyres starting to wear low in places

Pass 12 May 2012 43,044 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 33,303 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 41,044 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 35,784 miles

a/ both front tyres

a/ rear brake pads

Fail 22 May 2010 35,535 miles

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.

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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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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G12 GBC is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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