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S5 WXW

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,069 mi
Last recorded118,069 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 WXW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 118,069 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 117,478 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 113,677 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 109,559 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 109,557 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 107,233 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 104,101 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 WXW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WXW, 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 WXW registered?

S5 WXW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is S5 WXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 WXW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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