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LC08 XYY

2008 Audi S5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,485 mi
Last recorded111,485 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 XYY
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 111,485 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 110,947 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 104,927 miles

front brake discs lipped

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2021 94,891 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 93,161 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 89,035 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 89,035 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 87,465 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,982 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,669 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,842 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,557 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 59,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 May 2013 52,018 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 52,018 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2012 46,177 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 39,230 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 XYY is a 2008 Audi S5 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XYY, 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 XYY registered?

LC08 XYY is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is LC08 XYY safe to buy?

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