MOT Status
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146,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Exhaust in poor condition
Rear subframe rusty
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))
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
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
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
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
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
windscreen chipped
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)
brake wear warning light is on
nail in nearside front tyre
nearside rear tyre pressure is low
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Small cut in osf tyre tread.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is J400 SMK safe to buy?
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