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WE08 SCO

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,803 mi
Last recorded120,803 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE08 SCO
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 120,803 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 119,769 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 119,765 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 118,583 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 118,582 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak from the radiator

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 21 Feb 2023 117,647 miles

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

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 20 Feb 2022 116,301 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 107,395 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 107,395 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 98,419 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 87,753 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 87,721 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Has excessive lift (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 73,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint left to the shocker (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine covers/under-trays blocking view of components

Pass 8 Oct 2016 65,398 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 65,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,847 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,457 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 41,923 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 35,337 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,149 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 26,689 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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WE08 SCO is a 2008 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WE08 SCO, 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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WE08 SCO is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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