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S3 DXL

2008 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

97,618 mi
Last recorded97,618 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 DXL
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 97,618 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 88,702 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 88,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall has long deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 81,648 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 78,062 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 70,256 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,180 miles

Both front shocks very soft

Both rear shocks very soft

Both rear tyres badly cracked on tread

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 4 Oct 2019 60,858 miles

Both front tyres going out of shape

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

Damage to nearside door and rear quarter panel

Knock in steering rack

Wipers poor

Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 55,268 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 53,885 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (on the limit) (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (on the the limit) (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,799 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,798 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,581 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,338 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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S3 DXL is a 2008 Audi S5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S3 DXL, 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 S3 DXL registered?

S3 DXL is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is S3 DXL safe to buy?

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