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LC08 WLR

2008 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,982 mi
Last recorded88,982 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 WLR
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 88,982 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 84,999 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 74,398 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 72,911 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 69,091 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 64,181 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 57,780 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 57,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 56,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

steering wheel has slight kink when turning

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,374 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 53,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 43,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,426 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 15,141 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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LC08 WLR is a 2008 Audi S5 in Grey 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 LC08 WLR, 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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LC08 WLR is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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