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X88 BJC

2008 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,906 mi
Last recorded128,906 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX88 BJC
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 128,906 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 115,007 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50%of stop/tail light working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 104,995 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 99,759 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 94,185 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,372 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 72,502 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 56,949 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,949 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,381 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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X88 BJC is a 2008 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X88 BJC, 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 X88 BJC registered?

X88 BJC is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 13 September 2008.

Is X88 BJC safe to buy?

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