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R55 PKB

2008 Audi S5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,375 mi
Last recorded35,375 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 PKB
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 35,375 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 62,112 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,800 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 46,972 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres have damage and cuts nearside worn outside edge

damage to offside of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,497 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 38,238 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,262 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 PKB is a 2008 Audi S5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R55 PKB, 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 R55 PKB registered?

R55 PKB is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is R55 PKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 PKB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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