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SM08 KUX

2008 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

142,691 mi
Last recorded142,691 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 KUX
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 142,691 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 138,081 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 138,081 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 135,850 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2024 133,918 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2023 130,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 124,874 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 120,132 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 113,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 108,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 101,958 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 93,206 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,781 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,973 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,762 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,864 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 35,879 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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SM08 KUX 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 94.4%.

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 SM08 KUX, 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 SM08 KUX registered?

SM08 KUX is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is SM08 KUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 KUX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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