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KU08 WWO

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,873 mi
Last recorded56,873 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 56,873 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced and flickering

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 56,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald - 255/35/19 96Y XL - centre 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced and flickering

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 54,322 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced and flickering

Fail 1 Nov 2024 54,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced and flickering

Pass 3 Nov 2023 51,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp leveling device fixing nut corroded excessively

Offside Front Headlight slightly flickering

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 51,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp leveling device fixing nut corroded excessively

Offside Front Headlight slightly flickering

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 48,489 miles

Front Lower o/s & n/s front most suspension arm bush wear

Front o/s & n/s steering rack/arms play

Nearside Front Upper rear most suspension arm bush wear

Nearside Rear tyre puncture

Offside Front tyre tread edge worn bald

Fail 18 Oct 2022 48,488 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users anti freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower o/s & n/s front most suspension arm bush wear

Front o/s & n/s steering rack/arms play

Nearside Front Upper rear most suspension arm bush wear

Nearside Rear tyre puncture

Offside Front tyre tread edge worn bald

Pass 16 Oct 2021 46,785 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 41,695 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF=OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF+OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 41,684 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF=OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF+OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 40,343 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 38,858 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 37,235 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 35,895 miles

steering slightly notchy on lock too lock

Pass 8 Jan 2015 28,128 miles

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

steering slightly notchy on lock too lock

Pass 17 Jan 2014 21,009 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 12,039 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 11,234 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 9,521 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 WWO is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KU08 WWO, 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 KU08 WWO registered?

KU08 WWO is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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