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YB08 FGX

2008 Audi S5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,432 mi
Last recorded150,432 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 FGX
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 150,432 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 136,538 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 134,455 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 130,778 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 130,778 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 126,443 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 124,624 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 121,580 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 115,540 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 107,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

Fail 22 May 2015 107,680 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,658 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,666 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,603 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 42,955 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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YB08 FGX is a 2008 Audi S5 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YB08 FGX, 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 YB08 FGX registered?

YB08 FGX is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 FGX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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