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S5 TTA

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,881 mi
Last recorded125,881 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 125,881 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 121,322 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 114,502 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 114,498 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 109,768 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 109,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 101,833 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 101,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 98,870 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 93,383 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 93,383 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 87,092 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,000 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,488 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,881 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre has damage to its side wall

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

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 TTA 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 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TTA, 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 TTA registered?

S5 TTA is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is S5 TTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 TTA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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