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OE08 XSP

2008 Audi S5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,331 mi
Last recorded119,331 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 XSP
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 119,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 116,509 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 115,570 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 112,498 miles

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

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 26 Oct 2023 112,375 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 27 Oct 2022 105,826 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 11 Oct 2021 98,556 miles

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

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 26 Oct 2020 92,770 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,627 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 77,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 70,687 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 62,252 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 59,549 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,036 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,395 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 54,994 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 38,889 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 38,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,007 miles

Head lights slightly low just in required limit

Some wear in o/s & n/s/front discs

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

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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OE08 XSP is a 2008 Audi S5 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 OE08 XSP, 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 OE08 XSP registered?

OE08 XSP is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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