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S555 GRT

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,565 mi
Last recorded121,565 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 GRT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 121,565 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 113,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 96,432 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust hanging but secure

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle

Pass 21 Nov 2022 92,742 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 92,735 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 90,838 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 85,557 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 85,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 77,988 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 77,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust clamp missing

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 69,937 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 63,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 55,245 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,752 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2016 52,752 miles

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

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Knock on steering system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,794 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 45,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 42,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,995 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 31,088 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 31,088 miles

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

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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S555 GRT is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S555 GRT, 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 S555 GRT registered?

S555 GRT is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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The MOT history for S555 GRT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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