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SF57 UHE

2008 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,743 mi
Last recorded82,743 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 UHE
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 82,743 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 82,035 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 81,110 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 80,072 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 78,107 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 78,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 78,093 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 4 Feb 2019 74,718 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight vibration felt on hub assembly (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil level on minimum level reading

Pass 8 Feb 2018 72,002 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 61,052 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,773 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 47,773 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 46,589 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 46,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 33,485 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,065 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 15,867 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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SF57 UHE is a 2008 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SF57 UHE, 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 SF57 UHE registered?

SF57 UHE is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is SF57 UHE safe to buy?

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