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SP57 HJK

2008 Audi S5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,136 mi
Last recorded131,136 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 HJK
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 131,136 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2025 129,170 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 125,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 120,517 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2022 111,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 110,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on but pads look ok

Pass 15 Jun 2020 104,022 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2020 103,804 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 95,999 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 89,508 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 79,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint foremost (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight bind to offside rear brake

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 16 Feb 2016 62,922 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight bind to offside rear brake

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,218 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,296 miles

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

all four tyres perishing between the tread

Pass 8 May 2013 33,093 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 29,381 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 29,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 24,856 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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SP57 HJK is a 2008 Audi S5 in Red 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 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 SP57 HJK, 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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SP57 HJK is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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