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S5 VYP

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,934 mi
Last recorded93,934 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 VYP
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 93,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted slight damage to tray on n/s/

Pass 4 Jan 2023 87,229 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 80,293 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 73,281 miles

Engine bay & under side covers not allowing full inspection of some testable items.

Fail 7 Dec 2020 73,279 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine bay & under side covers not allowing full inspection of some testable items.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 67,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms from subframe forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill & underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,454 miles

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

sill covers & underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 5 Aug 2016 47,277 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 44,325 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 32,625 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,373 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 21,566 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)

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 VYP is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

S5 VYP is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 6 September 2008.

Is S5 VYP safe to buy?

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