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S5 RTV

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

145,414 mi
Last recorded145,414 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 RTV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 145,414 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 145,371 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 142,005 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 136,171 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 125,096 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 123,568 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 118,508 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 112,856 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2017 110,797 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 106,509 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 101,390 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 88,074 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,093 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,194 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 24 May 2011 67,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 67,792 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 RTV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue 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 A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 90,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTV, 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 RTV registered?

S5 RTV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is S5 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 RTV 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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