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S5 BFU

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,362 mi
Last recorded135,362 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 135,362 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 135,344 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 131,450 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 126,799 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 126,624 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 120,470 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 120,459 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 105,211 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 103,724 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 101,024 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 93,536 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,279 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,832 miles

nearside and offside front upper suspension arms rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2015 78,042 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,276 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 55,125 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,985 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 BFU 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 S5 BFU, 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 S5 BFU registered?

S5 BFU is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is S5 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 BFU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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