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LC08 WLW

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,580 mi
Last recorded77,580 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 WLW
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 77,580 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 73,835 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 69,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 65,848 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 65,812 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint FORWARD ARM (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Several,due to impact damage. (6.1.C.1)

Front tyres in poor condition and nsr wearing on edge.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 61,176 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 56,112 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 56,112 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,794 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 30,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 46,070 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 42,314 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 33,857 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 WLW is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LC08 WLW, 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 LC08 WLW registered?

LC08 WLW is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is LC08 WLW safe to buy?

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