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N3 EDW

2008 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

91,936 mi
Last recorded91,936 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 EDW
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 91,936 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 91,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 91,129 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 89,533 miles

both rear tyres worn to3mm

Pass 10 Dec 2021 87,003 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 82,404 miles

Front Lower undertray insecure

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 79,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil dip stick snapped

Pass 27 Mar 2019 76,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 76,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

slight judder at front brakes

slight judder at rear brakes

front discs corroded

headlight washers not working

rear discs worn

rear pads low

Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,170 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,662 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,041 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,712 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,500 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,917 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,485 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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N3 EDW is a 2008 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N3 EDW, 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 N3 EDW registered?

N3 EDW is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is N3 EDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 EDW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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