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S666 LKF

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,893 mi
Last recorded140,893 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 LKF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2025 140,893 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working not tested (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light on at time of test

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 140,889 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken front n/s coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken front coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle front o/s drivers door wont open from inside of vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 133,125 miles

EML on at time of test

Fail 8 Jan 2021 133,103 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

EML on at time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2020 123,179 miles

engine management warning light on [at time of testing]

Pass 11 Oct 2018 116,824 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 107,314 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 98,644 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 98,561 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2015 91,061 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 77,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,398 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 43,423 miles

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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S666 LKF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S666 LKF, 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 S666 LKF registered?

S666 LKF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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