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S5 AYX

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,917 mi
Last recorded104,917 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 AYX
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 104,917 miles

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

middle exhaust mount detached

Pass 4 Jan 2025 99,446 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 99,446 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 97,983 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 97,022 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 87,013 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 74,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 4 Jan 2021 74,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 62,814 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 48,016 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 38,792 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 33,852 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,469 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,759 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,642 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 24,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 21,124 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 15,157 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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S5 AYX 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 88.9%.

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 S5 AYX, 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

How do I check the history of S5 AYX?

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What year was S5 AYX registered?

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

Is S5 AYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 AYX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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