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MT08 VMH

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,686 mi
Last recorded146,686 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 VMH
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 146,686 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 145,252 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 137,208 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 131,637 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 130,471 miles

Brake pad wear light on

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Both arm bushes split

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 123,897 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 117,777 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 117,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 108,631 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 108,631 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and nearside (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,738 miles

Coolant/anti-freeze level is below minimum

Engine oil level overfilled, warning on dash

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower front arms (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 96,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant/anti-freeze level is below minimum

Engine oil level overfilled, warning on dash

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower front arms (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,243 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 81,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,024 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 67,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,672 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,709 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,724 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 34,724 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 27,112 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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MT08 VMH is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MT08 VMH, 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 MT08 VMH registered?

MT08 VMH is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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