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K8 DFX

2008 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,717 mi
Last recorded90,717 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 DFX
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 90,717 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))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 90,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 86,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 83,862 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 26 Oct 2022 80,365 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 76,302 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 72,654 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 72,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 67,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 59,593 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 51,198 miles

chip in screen

Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 42,570 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,993 miles

both rear tyres getting worn

Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 28,703 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,215 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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K8 DFX 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 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K8 DFX, 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 K8 DFX registered?

K8 DFX is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is K8 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 DFX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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