MOT Status
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125,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential/driveshaft cup (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear markers and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake discs lipped and pitted
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Audi S5?
Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.
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L555 BYE is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black 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 L555 BYE, 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 L555 BYE registered?
L555 BYE is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 10 January 2008.
Is L555 BYE safe to buy?
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