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LY08 GXM

2008 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

174,231 mi
Last recorded174,231 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 GXM
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 174,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 174,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 148,838 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 134,884 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 118,944 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,897 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 100,307 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 91,034 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 90,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,840 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,781 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 60,127 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,481 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Partial sill covers fitted.Minor damage o/s sill area.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 36,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,667 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 30,727 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 23,783 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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LY08 GXM is a 2008 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LY08 GXM, 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 LY08 GXM registered?

LY08 GXM is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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