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P99 JBL

2008 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,494 mi
Last recorded118,494 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 JBL
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 118,494 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 116,306 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 114,449 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 113,233 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 110,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 110,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 109,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,988 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 106,972 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 106,948 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 95,292 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 89,547 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 84,603 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 80,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,042 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 69,378 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,681 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,829 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,228 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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,671 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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P99 JBL is a 2008 Audi S5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P99 JBL, 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 P99 JBL registered?

P99 JBL is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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