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S5 BNG

2008 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,181 mi
Last recorded162,181 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 BNG
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 162,181 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 142,185 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 142,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 136,375 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 131,450 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 131,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 113,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake pads worn low, approx 3mm,

Nearside rear tyre stepping on inner edge,

Offside front lower arm rear bush splitting,

Pass 5 Jul 2013 99,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s/r tyre

single led side light not working at o/s/f

small cut in n/s/f outter cv gaitor

Pass 3 Jul 2012 88,784 miles

All 4 front lower susspension arm bushes splitting,

Both front outer C,V gaiters are leaking slightly,

Fail 30 Jun 2012 88,784 miles

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

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

All 4 front lower susspension arm bushes splitting,

Both front outer C,V gaiters are leaking slightly,

Pass 19 May 2011 65,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Audi S5?

Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,076
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 230
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 112
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S5 BNG is a 2008 Audi S5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 72,579 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 S5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S5 BNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Audi S5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S5 BNG registered?

S5 BNG is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is S5 BNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 BNG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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