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S5 NUD

2008 Audi A5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,014 mi
Last recorded56,014 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 NUD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 56,014 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 55,596 miles

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

undertray loose, but not likely to come off

Fail 7 May 2025 55,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

undertray loose, but not likely to come off

Pass 21 Apr 2023 52,361 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 52,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 48,234 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 44,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 44,184 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 37,938 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 36,408 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 33,956 miles

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,470 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 33,470 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play tightened up ok (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2016 31,500 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,911 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 25,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 21,252 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 15,830 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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S5 NUD is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 90,826 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 A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S5 NUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 NUD registered?

S5 NUD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is S5 NUD safe to buy?

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