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J400 SMK

2008 Audi S5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,861 mi
Last recorded146,861 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 SMK
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 146,861 miles

Corrosion o/s front inner wheel arch but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Surface corrosion rear subframe and mounting points

Pass 31 Oct 2024 142,928 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2023 139,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 135,076 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 130,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear shockers rusty

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2021 130,362 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear shockers rusty

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2020 125,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear shock absorbers rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2020 125,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear shock absorbers rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2019 113,534 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 113,533 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 99,722 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 99,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,983 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,390 miles

brake wear warning light is on

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre pressure is low

Pass 30 Jul 2014 61,094 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,337 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,589 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,446 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Small cut in osf tyre tread.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,399 miles

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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J400 SMK is a 2008 Audi S5 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J400 SMK, 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 J400 SMK registered?

J400 SMK is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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