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RS05 FAZ

2008 Audi S5

Green Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

115,245 mi
Last recorded115,245 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS05 FAZ
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 115,245 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 113,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 110,984 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 109,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 103,566 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 94,963 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 92,932 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 87,398 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 85,936 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 78,508 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,878 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,084 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 63,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,574 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 53,178 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 41,147 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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RS05 FAZ is a 2008 Audi S5 in Green 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 RS05 FAZ, 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 RS05 FAZ registered?

RS05 FAZ is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is RS05 FAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS05 FAZ 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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