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S50 HFK

2008 Audi A5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,149 mi
Last recorded91,149 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 HFK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 91,149 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 87,003 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 84,443 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 82,567 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 82,392 miles

Emissions not tested can not maintain constant revs, excess fluctuation, cant sustain test conditions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flanges leaking at the rear pipes, lambda too high (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 75,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges. 255/35 x19 96y x/l (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 75,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges. 255/35 x19 96y x/l (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 66,147 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 52,130 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 46,896 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 42,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 42,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,594 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 29,752 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,004 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 25,610 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 23,465 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 16,620 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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S50 HFK is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S50 HFK, 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.

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What year was S50 HFK registered?

S50 HFK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is S50 HFK safe to buy?

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