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82 AUR

2008 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,367 mi
Last recorded129,367 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration82 AUR
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 129,367 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 124,083 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 124,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 118,501 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 113,967 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 110,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 110,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 107,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Stickers in the swept area not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 5 Aug 2020 107,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Stickers in the swept area not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 9 Aug 2019 104,238 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 98,641 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 93,735 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,699 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 87,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,500 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,536 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,702 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,082 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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82 AUR is a 2008 Audi S5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 82 AUR, 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 82 AUR registered?

82 AUR is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is 82 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 82 AUR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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