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LC08 WLX

2008 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,095 mi
Last recorded91,095 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 WLX
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 91,095 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 87,012 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 83,437 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 78,027 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2021 74,007 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 74,003 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 71,689 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 71,663 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelights on tailgate go off when fog lights are on (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 63,351 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 59,925 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 52,027 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 30 Jun 2016 42,075 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,928 miles

O/S/R tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 30,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 24,329 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 18,720 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 18,720 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,306 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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LC08 WLX 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 83.3%.

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 LC08 WLX, 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 LC08 WLX registered?

LC08 WLX is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LC08 WLX safe to buy?

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