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MW08 KVT

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,939 mi
Last recorded100,939 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 KVT
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 100,939 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 97,723 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 97,570 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 94,592 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 91,978 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 90,012 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 90,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 87,432 miles

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Pass 4 Mar 2020 83,926 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 80,267 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 76,128 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,333 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 69,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 65,101 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 61,444 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 58,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2014 58,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,288 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,430 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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MW08 KVT is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW08 KVT, 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 MW08 KVT registered?

MW08 KVT is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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