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YF08 ZRO

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,293 mi
Last recorded109,293 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 ZRO
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 109,293 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 106,228 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 100,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 97,701 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 94,198 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 94,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 87,640 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 83,465 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 83,409 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 80,105 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,992 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,356 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,860 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,152 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 59,066 miles

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

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge on legal limit

Fail 15 Jan 2014 59,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge on legal limit

Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,918 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 51,366 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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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YF08 ZRO is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YF08 ZRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 ZRO registered?

YF08 ZRO is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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