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V888 DNB

2007 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,243 mi
Last recorded148,243 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi S575,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 DNB
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 148,243 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 139,860 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 130,741 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 127,543 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 127,538 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 121,477 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 118,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 114,720 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 114,713 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 109,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,000 miles

All 4 x front suspension top arm inner bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 92,782 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both front (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 84,267 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 73,088 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,284 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 58,406 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 49,266 miles

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2012 49,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 37,255 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,498 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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V888 DNB is a 2007 Audi S5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 75,392 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 V888 DNB, 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 19 years old, this Audi S5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V888 DNB registered?

V888 DNB is a 2007 Audi S5, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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