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T40 MCE

2008 Audi S5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,038 mi
Last recorded128,038 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 MCE
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 128,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 123,094 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2022 123,082 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 119,905 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 116,341 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 116,336 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases o/s pipe exssesive corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 111,657 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,846 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 100,834 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 94,053 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 94,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 85,170 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,402 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 71,089 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 66,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,613 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 52,339 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,505 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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T40 MCE is a 2008 Audi S5 in Red 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 T40 MCE, 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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T40 MCE is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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