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S6 SUE

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,981 mi
Last recorded89,981 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 SUE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 89,981 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 86,249 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear mounting slightly deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wearing on Inner and Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear mounting slightly deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 82,421 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 78,479 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres slight perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear tyres Wearing on Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 78,475 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres slight perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear tyres Wearing on Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 73,730 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres slightly wearing on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,368 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 62,756 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 54,548 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 56,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 56,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 52,182 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 48,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2014 43,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 43,307 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 38,575 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 33,544 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 28,378 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 28,378 miles

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

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

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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S6 SUE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S6 SUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S6 SUE registered?

S6 SUE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is S6 SUE safe to buy?

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