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ST08 KPV

2008 Audi S5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,149 mi
Last recorded126,149 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 KPV
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2024 126,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 119,084 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 119,082 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 112,468 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 107,894 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 102,959 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 98,603 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,099 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2017 94,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,345 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 84,591 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 81,565 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 81,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 5 Jun 2013 77,123 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,363 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 66,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,070 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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ST08 KPV is a 2008 Audi S5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST08 KPV, 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 ST08 KPV registered?

ST08 KPV is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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