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S5 EWS

2008 Audi S5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,839 mi
Last recorded40,839 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 EWS
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 40,839 miles

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 9 Apr 2025 40,432 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 39,814 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 39,291 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 38,570 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 37,397 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 36,615 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 33,413 miles

UNDERTRAYS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 23,142 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 21,445 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components fitted in engine bay

Engine under tray fitted obscuring some components fitted underneath

Fail 3 May 2017 21,445 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components fitted in engine bay

Engine under tray fitted obscuring some components fitted underneath

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2016 16,994 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 13,343 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 9,197 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 6,027 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 3,826 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 2,565 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 EWS is a 2008 Audi S5 in Red 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 S5 EWS, 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 EWS registered?

S5 EWS is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is S5 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 EWS 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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