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S5 KXO

2008 Audi S5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,788 mi
Last recorded93,788 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 93,788 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 90,898 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 85,792 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,456 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 81,195 miles

Air suspension fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2021 79,996 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 79,226 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated no grease leaking out off trailing boot dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,108 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,311 miles

Nearside Front NSF TYRE WORN LOW

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2018 71,311 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage GRILL has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated CALIPER HITING WHEEL (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front NSF TYRE WORN LOW

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,963 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,202 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 54,573 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 46,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

condensation in rear left outer light unit but not affecting operation

Pass 14 Feb 2014 46,708 miles

condensation in rear left outer light unit but not affecting operation

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,678 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,075 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 12,975 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 KXO is a 2008 Audi S5 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KXO, 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 KXO registered?

S5 KXO is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is S5 KXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 KXO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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