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RJ58 JKY

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,621 mi
Last recorded114,621 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 JKY
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 114,621 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 113,030 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 110,023 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 108,689 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,894 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 105,189 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 100,677 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 98,782 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 98,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 91,902 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 91,902 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 81,233 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 66,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,641 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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RJ58 JKY is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJ58 JKY, 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 RJ58 JKY registered?

RJ58 JKY is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is RJ58 JKY safe to buy?

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