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YL08 TWA

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,433 mi
Last recorded93,433 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 TWA
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 93,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm(s) rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm(s) rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 91,815 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 90,394 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 87,990 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,142 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 78,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,907 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 62,644 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,937 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,839 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,398 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,416 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,119 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,895 miles

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)

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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YL08 TWA is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YL08 TWA, 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 YL08 TWA registered?

YL08 TWA is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YL08 TWA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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