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SR08 ECN

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,406 mi
Last recorded75,406 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 ECN
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 75,406 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 71,695 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 71,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 67,848 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 63,486 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 58,571 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 58,481 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush CASTER ARM (2.5.B.2b)

Centre caps fitted-Retainers not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 87,702 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2015 87,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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SR08 ECN is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SR08 ECN, 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 SR08 ECN registered?

SR08 ECN is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is SR08 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR08 ECN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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