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Y555 ARM

2008 Audi S5

Green Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,767 mi
Last recorded77,767 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 ARM
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 77,767 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 77,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounts on to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounts on to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 75,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 67,092 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 66,808 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 66,806 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 63,082 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,796 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 62,796 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,474 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,083 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2016 52,536 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 44,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 32,281 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 30,281 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 28,753 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 28,707 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 25,030 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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Y555 ARM is a 2008 Audi S5 in Green 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 Y555 ARM, 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 Y555 ARM registered?

Y555 ARM is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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