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KU08 WVG

2008 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,738 mi
Last recorded88,738 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 WVG
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 88,738 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 88,298 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 83,290 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 77,511 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 77,508 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,974 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 63,268 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 59,039 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,663 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 52,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,062 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,077 miles

nsf + osf both upper arm bushes worn

osf tyre wearing close to limits

Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,658 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 30,804 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 25,726 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2013 25,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 17 Feb 2012 19,666 miles

Slight play from n/s/f side to side motion at the wheel

Pass 19 Feb 2011 16,773 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 16,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KU08 WVG is a 2008 Audi S5 in Blue 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 KU08 WVG, 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

How do I check the history of KU08 WVG?

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What year was KU08 WVG registered?

KU08 WVG is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KU08 WVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 WVG 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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