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LR08 MZZ

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,152 mi
Last recorded104,152 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 MZZ
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 104,152 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 97,350 miles

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wet test conditions

Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 94,850 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 88,549 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 83,170 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front tyres are stretched not to excess

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 83,170 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front tyres are stretched not to excess

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 77,246 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 71,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to tyre side wall

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 68,872 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 64,197 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 56,549 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 51,104 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,022 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 20 Oct 2011 42,081 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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LR08 MZZ is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LR08 MZZ, 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 LR08 MZZ registered?

LR08 MZZ is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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