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S500 SFM

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,416 mi
Last recorded79,416 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 SFM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 79,416 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 77,178 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 74,258 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 72,890 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 71,858 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 70,091 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 68,531 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 65,033 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 64,681 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 61,848 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,475 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 56,667 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 53,428 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,658 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 48,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,360 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,645 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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S500 SFM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 90,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S500 SFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S500 SFM?

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What year was S500 SFM registered?

S500 SFM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 23 February 2008.

Is S500 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 SFM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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