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PG08 GUK

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,258 mi
Last recorded125,258 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 GUK
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 125,258 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 125,258 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 117,886 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower straight arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper curved arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s window mech broken

slight play in steering column/joints

Fail 29 Oct 2024 117,886 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower straight arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper curved arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s window mech broken

slight play in steering column/joints

Pass 2 Nov 2023 112,432 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f n/s/f top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 104,605 miles

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

rear shockers corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2022 104,602 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear shockers corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 97,541 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 91,613 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 91,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 86,128 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 65,256 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,101 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 60,204 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 55,895 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 37,857 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 30,618 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 30,618 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 25,390 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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PG08 GUK 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 75%.

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 PG08 GUK, 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 PG08 GUK registered?

PG08 GUK is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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