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OY08 AOU

2008 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,314 mi
Last recorded98,314 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 AOU
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 98,314 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 93,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp washer jet damaged

exhaust centre to rear section joining sleeve clamps corroded

slight play in steering rack pinion bearing

Pass 5 May 2023 87,622 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses/brake calliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 87,622 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses/brake calliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 80,540 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,607 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,497 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 72,596 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,428 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,288 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 56,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 50,176 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 43,722 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 34,503 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 24,447 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 24,447 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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OY08 AOU is a 2008 Audi S5 in Blue 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 OY08 AOU, 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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OY08 AOU is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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