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W13 LAF

2008 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,145 mi
Last recorded65,145 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW13 LAF
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 65,145 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,001 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 58,366 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 57,429 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 55,051 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,134 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Nov 2016 52,134 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,646 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 46,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,097 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 42,094 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads low

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,981 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 29,569 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 17,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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W13 LAF is a 2008 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W13 LAF, 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 W13 LAF registered?

W13 LAF is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is W13 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W13 LAF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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