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S5 VYX

2008 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,366 mi
Last recorded142,366 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 VYX
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 142,366 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 142,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling device on rear suspension arm fractured (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour Beam turns yellow then goes off (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam beam works, then turns yellow then turns off (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2025 137,194 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 137,162 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bush. Both Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 127,910 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 126,342 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 125,103 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 120,833 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 113,514 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 107,708 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,252 miles

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

front tyres cracking on sides

Pass 24 Mar 2017 82,191 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,244 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 80,449 miles

Engine Cover Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2013 64,433 miles

Puncture in o/s/r tyre.

Wipers in poor condition.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 54,402 miles

Headlamp washers inoperative

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front seat belt twisted

Fail 18 Dec 2012 54,402 miles

Headlamp washers inoperative

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front seat belt twisted

Pass 7 Dec 2011 35,639 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 VYX is a 2008 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

S5 VYX is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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The MOT history for S5 VYX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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