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YY08 YMJ

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,082 mi
Last recorded122,082 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 YMJ
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 122,082 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 109,367 miles

Engine cover and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Pass 10 Oct 2023 92,664 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Pass 7 Oct 2022 77,735 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Pass 23 Sep 2021 64,428 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,674 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F bottom front suspension arm bush is starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F bottom front suspension arm bush is starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 39,233 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 31,510 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,846 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 29,846 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,116 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 23,836 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 23,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 19,767 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 19,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 15,965 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 11,389 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 YMJ 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 83.3%.

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 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 YY08 YMJ, 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 YY08 YMJ registered?

YY08 YMJ is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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