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PX08 GWG

2008 Audi S5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,204 mi
Last recorded118,204 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 GWG
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 118,204 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 117,404 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 114,044 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 110,349 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,034 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,593 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 89,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit

second set of number plates stuck on top of permanently fitted number plates

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,943 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 72,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,847 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,259 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,914 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 33,293 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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PX08 GWG is a 2008 Audi S5 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PX08 GWG, 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 PX08 GWG registered?

PX08 GWG is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is PX08 GWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX08 GWG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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