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LA08 NCC

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,121 mi
Last recorded56,121 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 NCC
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 56,121 miles

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,758 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 49,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 151,126 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

minor exhaust leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 145,557 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 145,557 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 125,199 miles

o/side front tyre side bead has piece cut out. ok for mot.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 125,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

o/side front tyre side bead has piece cut out. ok for mot.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 94,501 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 62,069 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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LA08 NCC is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA08 NCC, 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 LA08 NCC registered?

LA08 NCC is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is LA08 NCC safe to buy?

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