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S5 CXB

2008 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,602 mi
Last recorded125,602 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 CXB
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 125,602 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 124,128 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 123,302 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 116,308 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 111,894 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 22 Apr 2020 102,950 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 92,673 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,326 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 24 Oct 2016 73,223 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,968 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 69,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,553 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 60,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 23 Sep 2013 48,283 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,301 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 35,143 miles

o/s/f tyre waering inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

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 CXB 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 87.5%.

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 CXB, 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 S5 CXB registered?

S5 CXB is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is S5 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 CXB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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