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SP58 AVC

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,681 mi
Last recorded131,681 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 AVC
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 131,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

undertrays fitted hard to inspect

Pass 4 Nov 2024 124,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 124,037 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 119,701 miles

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

both exhaust sleeves/clamps badly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2023 119,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

both exhaust sleeves/clamps badly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 116,144 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 112,064 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 110,243 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 105,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 97,341 miles

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

engine undertray loose at nearside.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 88,965 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,451 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 71,289 miles

Bolts missing from front slam panel (panel secure).

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,289 miles

Bolts missing from front slam panel (panel secure).

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 64,945 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 64,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine Management Light on Dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,122 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front and offside rear tyre walls starting to split

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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SP58 AVC is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP58 AVC, 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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What year was SP58 AVC registered?

SP58 AVC is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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