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EN08 WVC

2008 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,205 mi
Last recorded158,205 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 WVC
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 158,205 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 158,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 138,046 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 135,060 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 134,253 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 134,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 126,209 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 120,050 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 111,713 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 111,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 105,329 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 98,029 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 98,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 80,948 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - 3mm (2553519) (4.1.E.1)

engine/covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2014 64,207 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish 255/35/19

Pass 8 Jul 2013 53,884 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 46,706 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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EN08 WVC 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 76.5%.

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 EN08 WVC, 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 EN08 WVC registered?

EN08 WVC is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is EN08 WVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 WVC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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