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KW04 AME

2008 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,792 mi
Last recorded105,792 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 AME
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 105,792 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 102,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 102,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 98,989 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 95,843 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 91,459 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 86,437 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 83,114 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 79,029 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to perish

coolant on under tray, level low possible leak from bottle

Fail 3 Jun 2019 79,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyre treads starting to perish

coolant on under tray, level low possible leak from bottle

Pass 2 Jun 2018 75,788 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 72,248 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has slight lift play (front arm under strut). (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has slight lift play (front arm under strut). (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,941 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 63,451 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,221 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut and a loose chunk on inner sidewall

offdie front tyre cracking on tread

offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge of tyre

Pass 3 May 2013 54,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre is wearing low(265/30/zr20 94y Continental)

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Pass 12 May 2012 48,827 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,527 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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KW04 AME is a 2008 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KW04 AME, 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 KW04 AME registered?

KW04 AME is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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