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LY08 MVJ

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,740 mi
Last recorded74,740 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 74,740 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 59,218 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,615 miles

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 55,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 54,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 51,483 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 46,938 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,084 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 42,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,626 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 30,684 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,027 miles

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

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

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 MVJ is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ registered?

LY08 MVJ is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is LY08 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 MVJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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