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V888 EHS

2008 Audi S5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,085 mi
Last recorded107,085 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 EHS
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 107,085 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 103,855 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 103,810 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 99,751 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 92,209 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 87,293 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 87,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components level sensor snapped (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,938 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 77,983 miles

covers fitted underneath

Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,311 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 70,311 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 58,854 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 49,174 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 40,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 40,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,766 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)

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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V888 EHS is a 2008 Audi S5 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V888 EHS, 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 V888 EHS registered?

V888 EHS is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is V888 EHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V888 EHS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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