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S5 HNL

2008 Audi S5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,251 mi
Last recorded123,251 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 HNL
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 123,251 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 122,980 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 119,317 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 110,803 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 102,023 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 102,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 97,203 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 97,203 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 94,837 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 90,209 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 87,306 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 87,303 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,908 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,844 miles

rear number plate de-laminated

Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,975 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 382,400 miles

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 HNL is a 2008 Audi S5 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 HNL registered?

S5 HNL is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is S5 HNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 HNL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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