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PF08 KLS

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,745 mi
Last recorded128,745 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 KLS
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 128,745 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 128,744 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose tailpipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside damage to inner wheel arch (lower) undertray and rear outer sill

Pass 12 Sep 2024 121,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Oct 2023 114,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 105,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 93,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 85,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 85,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,130 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,057 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm dust cover damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,368 miles

2 nails in n/s/f tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,862 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 47,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 41,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2012 22,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 20,362 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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PF08 KLS is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PF08 KLS, 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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PF08 KLS is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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