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E5 SPP

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,222 mi
Last recorded121,222 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 SPP
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 121,222 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 115,538 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 109,864 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on both upper arms wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on both upper arms wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 101,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 97,504 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 89,400 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 82,022 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 73,025 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 63,374 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 50,843 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 50,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,732 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front windscreen wipers smearing slightly

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,327 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 38,324 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing where outer sidewall meets tread -- close to excess

Pass 1 Aug 2013 32,198 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 32,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,664 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,226 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 22,226 miles

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

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

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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E5 SPP 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 80%.

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 E5 SPP, 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 E5 SPP registered?

E5 SPP is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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