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LY08 LTX

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,147 mi
Last recorded45,147 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 LTX
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 45,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 43,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front/straight arm with ball joint facing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 43,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

nearside rear inner brake pad worn more than other pads across axle

Pass 23 Dec 2022 42,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 41,390 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 40,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished & wearing unevenly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 39,100 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamps have minor leaks. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 39,100 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamps have minor leaks. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 37,453 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre is cracking/perishing

rear tyres are cracking/perishing

steering knock

Pass 18 Dec 2017 35,486 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 32,419 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 29,342 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 29,342 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 27,020 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 23,648 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2012 17,902 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 13,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre slight damage to sidewall

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 LTX is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black 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 LTX, 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 LY08 LTX registered?

LY08 LTX is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is LY08 LTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 LTX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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