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S50 LBC

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,590 mi
Last recorded120,590 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 LBC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 120,590 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 119,698 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 117,701 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 116,589 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 113,617 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 105,440 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,953 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 95,953 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,675 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 89,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,920 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 62,674 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,884 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,609 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,949 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 LBC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LBC, 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 LBC registered?

S50 LBC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is S50 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 LBC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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