CarVerify

Free Car Check

V888 AUD

2008 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,854 mi
Last recorded130,854 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 AUD
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 130,854 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 128,330 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 124,620 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 118,137 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 118,131 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 113,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Straight Arm Center Bush Beginning To Split

Offside Front Lower Straight Arm Center Bush Beginning To Split

Pass 17 Feb 2020 110,042 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Feb 2019 105,824 miles

Both rear coil spring slightly corroded

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

Rear abtii roll bar slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,359 miles

corrosion to all coil springs

Fail 25 Jan 2018 99,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to all coil springs

Pass 23 Jan 2017 89,614 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advice (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 89,614 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advice (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 83,823 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,241 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 74,456 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

up rated road springs fitted front & rear

windscreen lightly chipped

winter tyres fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,871 miles

led no/plate lights fitted bringing on warning light on dash

windscreen lightly chipped

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,460 miles

o/s & n/s/f inner brake pads worn down close to warning wires

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,305 miles

Aftermarket discs fitted

Aftermarket exhuast fitted

Aftermarket suspension fitted

Exhuast hitting support bracket

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

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
Full Audi S5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V888 AUD is a 2008 Audi S5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V888 AUD, 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

How do I check the history of V888 AUD?

You can check the full history of V888 AUD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V888 AUD registered?

V888 AUD is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is V888 AUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V888 AUD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V888 AUD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V888 AUD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.