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S5 TVH

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,192 mi
Last recorded98,192 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 TVH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 98,192 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 96,862 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 94,561 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 92,696 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 89,614 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 84,364 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 80,591 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 73,062 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,892 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,297 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 61,261 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

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

Wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper blade starting to smear windscreen

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre on sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,830 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 29,563 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 23,934 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 23,934 miles

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

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 TVH is a 2008 Audi A5 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 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 TVH, 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 TVH registered?

S5 TVH is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 6 July 2008.

Is S5 TVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 TVH 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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