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S5 NHY

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,880 mi
Last recorded81,880 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 NHY
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 81,880 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 80,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 77,208 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 63,454 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 49,203 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,023 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 46,184 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,592 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 36,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 50,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidec wall damage

Fail 28 Nov 2016 50,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidec wall damage

Pass 21 Dec 2015 45,470 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,662 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 21,357 miles

nearside front tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 17 Dec 2012 27,090 miles

nearside front tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 13 Jun 2011 16,878 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 NHY is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NHY, 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 NHY registered?

S5 NHY is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is S5 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 NHY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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