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Y121 MJD

2008 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,071 mi
Last recorded84,071 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 MJD
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 84,071 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 80,772 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 76,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 74,529 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 69,862 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 69,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 64,472 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 57,341 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 57,289 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 49,414 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,012 miles

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

Front both front tyres cracking at tread (Dunlop 255/35zr19 96y)xload

Pass 23 Apr 2016 43,868 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,064 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play in steering system

Fail 24 Apr 2014 35,655 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,668 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 24,159 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 May 2011 24,159 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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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Y121 MJD is a 2008 Audi S5 in Grey 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 Y121 MJD, 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 Y121 MJD registered?

Y121 MJD is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is Y121 MJD safe to buy?

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