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KW08 NBL

2008 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

205,065 mi
Last recorded205,065 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 NBL
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 205,065 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2025 203,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 195,055 miles

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

all front suspension bushes detoriated n/s contaminated with oil

Fail 25 Sep 2024 195,019 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

all front suspension bushes detoriated n/s contaminated with oil

Pass 26 Sep 2023 187,085 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 179,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2021 173,526 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 7 Oct 2021 173,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Sep 2020 167,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 155,704 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 155,704 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 142,204 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 127,688 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 107,035 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 91,356 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 73,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bump through power steering?

n/s wiper leaves a line

n/s/f dip beam bit down on output

n/s/r tyre damage in road face

Fail 24 May 2014 73,232 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bump through power steering?

n/s wiper leaves a line

n/s/r tyre damage in road face

Pass 17 May 2013 60,455 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 46,633 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 38,054 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 37,944 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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KW08 NBL is a 2008 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KW08 NBL, 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 KW08 NBL registered?

KW08 NBL is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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