MOT Status
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114,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35x20 (5.2.3 (e))
Both rear tyres fitted incorrectly
Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamps (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear corroded
full under covers fitted unable to see some components
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
full under covers fitted unable to see some components
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamps (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s tie bar slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak expansion tank ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s tie bar slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both exhaust centre clamps corroded
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both exhaust centre clamps corroded
underbody covers fitted
Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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S5 XRN is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 XRN, 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 XRN registered?
S5 XRN is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 2 September 2008.
Is S5 XRN safe to buy?
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