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EY08 OXW

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,364 mi
Last recorded130,364 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 OXW
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 130,364 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 120,611 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 120,611 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 120,594 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 120,594 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 120,560 miles

Nearside Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 120,513 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 115,378 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 112,791 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 112,489 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced and rear (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background and rear (6.3.3)

Offside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2016 108,440 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 108,440 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 96,332 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,381 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 64,381 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,141 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 47,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,054 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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EY08 OXW is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EY08 OXW, 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

How do I check the history of EY08 OXW?

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What year was EY08 OXW registered?

EY08 OXW is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is EY08 OXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 OXW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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