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LV08 FCN

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,746 mi
Last recorded142,746 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 FCN
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 142,746 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 127,280 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 109,595 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 94,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 80,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 72,139 miles

Both front tyres excessively worn on inner edges.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 2 Feb 2019 72,084 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Honeycomb background. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Frozen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working Frozen (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres excessively worn on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & has slight damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 63,202 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,471 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,784 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,652 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chunk missing out of n/s/r trye

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,375 miles

o/s/r tyre damaged on outer side wall

n/s/r tyre damaged on inner side wall

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,765 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 45,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,975 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LV08 FCN 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 LV08 FCN, 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 LV08 FCN registered?

LV08 FCN is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is LV08 FCN safe to buy?

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