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S5 RWV

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,601 mi
Last recorded98,601 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 RWV
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 98,601 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 97,112 miles

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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 95,177 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 91,366 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 87,737 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,977 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 78,402 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 73,880 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,511 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 64,505 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,027 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 56,169 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 35,949 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 32,120 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,878 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 RWV is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RWV, 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 RWV registered?

S5 RWV is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is S5 RWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 RWV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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