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SP08 TYG

2008 Audi S5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,164 mi
Last recorded117,164 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 TYG
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 117,164 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 117,162 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda high (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 117,083 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 116,856 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 115,992 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 112,015 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 111,595 miles

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 93,273 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 73,525 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 68,085 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 50,907 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 49,872 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,046 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,223 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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SP08 TYG is a 2008 Audi S5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SP08 TYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP08 TYG registered?

SP08 TYG is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is SP08 TYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 TYG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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