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S5 FKX

2008 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,957 mi
Last recorded107,957 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 107,957 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive wing/bumper has body damage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 107,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive wing/bumper has body damage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 103,834 miles

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

o/s reverse lamp not working

Pass 6 Sep 2023 100,470 miles

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

dashboard indicates brake bulb fault all lights working

Pass 10 Sep 2022 95,169 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 95,069 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2021 94,079 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 71,742 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 71,740 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 68,524 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 65,175 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 57,407 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 49,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 34,787 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 21,510 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FKX 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 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FKX, 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 FKX?

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What year was S5 FKX registered?

S5 FKX is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 13 November 2008.

Is S5 FKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 FKX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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