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YY08 ROB

2008 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,688 mi
Last recorded140,688 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 ROB
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 140,688 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 140,655 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EPC fault light illuminated.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 136,171 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle is wax oiled

Fail 15 Mar 2024 136,085 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached rear bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear backboxes top section of boxes cut off and missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside covered in wax-oil

Pass 18 Mar 2023 133,680 miles

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 130,044 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 129,447 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 126,921 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 124,536 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 116,657 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 116,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 100,802 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 84,668 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 74,115 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 71,020 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,014 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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YY08 ROB is a 2008 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YY08 ROB, 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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YY08 ROB is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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