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R28 CAR

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,085 mi
Last recorded63,085 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 CAR
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 63,085 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 63,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 61,759 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 60,150 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 59,416 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 58,406 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 55,150 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 53,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost lower arm (banana shape) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 53,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost lower arm (banana shape) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 49,097 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,545 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 39,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 29 Nov 2016 39,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 15 Dec 2015 32,033 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 30,265 miles

front brake discs cslightly worn. rear brake discs slightly worn/scored.

headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

o/s/r bodywork (wing), has some scratches.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 26,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen has tiny stone chips

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2012 21,802 miles

n/s/r tyre has very slight cracking on outer shoulder, and slight tears on outer sidewalls.

Pass 28 May 2011 16,421 miles

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

front tyres have slight tears on outer sidewalls.

rear brake discs very slightly scored, and pitted.

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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R28 CAR is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R28 CAR, 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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R28 CAR is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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