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S5 JXY

2008 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,885 mi
Last recorded42,885 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 JXY
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 42,885 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 41,900 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 39,960 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 36,130 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 35,995 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge / 3mm plus nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower fuel tank strap corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 35,988 miles

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 Jul 2020 35,988 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 35,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge approx. 3.8mm

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre wearing on inner edge 2mm ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,374 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut to outer wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,371 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,678 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 31,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked Hub (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2015 30,052 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 26,503 miles

n/s/f/ tyre 2x small cuts in tread

Pass 30 May 2013 23,747 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 21,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 17,666 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 JXY is a 2008 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JXY, 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 JXY registered?

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

Is S5 JXY safe to buy?

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