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S5 XUX

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,395 mi
Last recorded120,395 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 XUX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 120,395 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 120,395 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 108,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 104,067 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four disc scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 104,062 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four disc scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 100,320 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front both front rim damaged

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 100,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front both front rim damaged

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 95,703 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 91,938 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 86,029 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 80,342 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 76,675 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 76,675 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 73,179 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,535 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 55,500 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,148 miles

front tyre getting low.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,743 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 XUX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

S5 XUX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is S5 XUX safe to buy?

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