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MR53 UNK

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,386 mi
Last recorded106,386 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 UNK
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 106,386 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 101,102 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 93,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust sleeves. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2019 93,946 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust sleeve broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust sleeves. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2018 89,163 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,194 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 85,194 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 80,495 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,036 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,214 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,462 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,380 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 26,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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MR53 UNK is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MR53 UNK, 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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MR53 UNK is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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