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BJ08 CPX

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,890 mi
Last recorded89,890 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 CPX
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 89,890 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 89,890 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 86,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 81,705 miles

Black tape on lower frontwindow screen nearside

Fail 7 Nov 2022 81,705 miles

Black tape on lower frontwindow screen nearside

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,755 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 60,687 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,118 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 53,118 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 51,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,758 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 49,284 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint forward arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,233 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 37,376 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 37,250 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 34,215 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,089 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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BJ08 CPX is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ08 CPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 CPX registered?

BJ08 CPX is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BJ08 CPX safe to buy?

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