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V88 FLU

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,046 mi
Last recorded144,046 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 FLU
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 144,046 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 144,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 140,737 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower, rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 134,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 131,531 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 128,873 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 125,046 miles

Coolant Level Low

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil Level Low

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 125,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant Level Low

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil Level Low

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 118,013 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 113,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both upper arm ball joints are worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 113,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both upper arm ball joints are worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 109,848 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is smooth inside edge

Offside Rear tyre is smooth inside edge

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 105,182 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,178 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 95,245 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 95,245 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre mishaped

Pass 14 May 2013 83,239 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 62,291 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,750 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 46,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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V88 FLU is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V88 FLU, 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 V88 FLU registered?

V88 FLU is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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