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KU08 FHM

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,875 mi
Last recorded134,875 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 FHM
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 134,875 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 131,120 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 126,998 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joins (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 121,856 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Inner edges of tyres becoming worn

Nearside Rear undertray becoming insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2021 116,513 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 109,035 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 109,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre 2mm and has small cuts

Pass 3 Sep 2019 98,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damage

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

Offside Rear Outer wall damage

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2019 98,830 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damage

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

Offside Rear Outer wall damage

different size wheels fitted on same axle front and rear

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2018 91,246 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 16 Oct 2017 80,749 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2016 78,086 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,131 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,113 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 69,605 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 64,662 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,381 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 53,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,867 miles

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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KU08 FHM is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KU08 FHM, 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 KU08 FHM registered?

KU08 FHM is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is KU08 FHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 FHM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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