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L90 GET

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,897 mi
Last recorded135,897 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 GET
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 135,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 135,875 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 132,901 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 132,895 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 131,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Non standard suspension fitted at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2021 122,186 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 119,340 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened attachment to lower arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 119,306 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached Lower pinch bolt loose at strut attachment to hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both registration lamps dim and flickering slightly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened attachment to lower arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 107,398 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 93,349 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 74,970 miles

All tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,601 miles

Both rear wheels damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate loose

Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,267 miles

both front tyres low and low and edges

Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,885 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,983 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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L90 GET is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L90 GET, 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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L90 GET is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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