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S5 XRN

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,410 mi
Last recorded114,410 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 114,410 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 108,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 98,608 miles

Both rear tyres fitted incorrectly

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 95,079 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 90,198 miles

Rear corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 80,205 miles

full under covers fitted unable to see some components

Fail 18 Feb 2021 80,204 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

full under covers fitted unable to see some components

Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 78,440 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s tie bar slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 78,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s tie bar slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,870 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both exhaust centre clamps corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 63,133 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both exhaust centre clamps corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 57,255 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2015 52,605 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 42,024 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,564 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 22,963 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 22,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XRN is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XRN, 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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S5 XRN is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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