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Y44 GRD

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,135 mi
Last recorded118,135 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 GRD
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 118,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT TYRE, TREAD DEPTH 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT BOTH UPPER ARMS, INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S FRONT BOTH UPPER ARMS, INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 118,134 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT TYRE, TREAD DEPTH 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT BOTH UPPER ARMS, INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S FRONT BOTH UPPER ARMS, INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 114,183 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 110,636 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 110,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WEAR ON INNER EDGE, CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT TYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S REAR TYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 105,680 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 101,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 101,606 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 98,622 miles

UNDER GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT,CENTRE AND REAR OF CAR

Fail 5 Nov 2020 98,622 miles

UNDER GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT,CENTRE AND REAR OF CAR

Central Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,199 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,695 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 86,603 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,247 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,568 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped/corroded

offside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 8 Apr 2016 75,511 miles

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

front and rear brake discs lipped/corroded

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,776 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,005 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,551 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,371 miles

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

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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Y44 GRD is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y44 GRD, 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 Y44 GRD registered?

Y44 GRD is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 25 November 2008.

Is Y44 GRD safe to buy?

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