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R5 DGP

2008 Audi S4 Avant

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,178 mi
Last recorded140,178 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S4 Avant68,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 DGP
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 140,178 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 139,243 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 137,952 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 136,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 136,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flex sections blowing but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 129,058 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 122,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 121,574 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 119,886 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 119,857 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 119,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 119,249 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 119,249 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,775 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 103,640 miles

Front suspension arm bushes cracking but no excessive movement

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight uneven application on the rear brakes and vibration

rear suspension arm bushes cracking but no excessive movement

Pass 4 Jul 2016 94,987 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 94,427 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 94,427 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 82,161 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 70,652 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,258 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,885 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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R5 DGP is a 2008 Audi S4 Avant in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 68,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S4 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R5 DGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R5 DGP registered?

R5 DGP is a 2008 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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