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R55 GML

2008 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,899 mi
Last recorded58,899 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 GML
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 58,899 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 58,869 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 56,815 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 56,814 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 53,176 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 44,592 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 35,904 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside and offside front upper inner arm bushes slight deterioration

Fail 9 Sep 2020 35,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside and offside front upper inner arm bushes slight deterioration

Pass 29 Aug 2019 32,182 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 31,414 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 31,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 30,968 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 30,951 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high may have faulty motor (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty will not stay on (1.3.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

appears to have over bright daytime front lamps only working with ignition

Pass 5 Dec 2014 28,353 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 24,447 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,000 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 19,246 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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R55 GML is a 2008 Audi S5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R55 GML, 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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R55 GML is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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