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YX08 TWU

2008 Audi S5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,863 mi
Last recorded86,863 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 TWU
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 86,863 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 86,783 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 83,494 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 81,031 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 76,061 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 73,512 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 71,642 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 55,597 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2016 37,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2016 37,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,452 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 30,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2014 25,696 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,399 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,845 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 19,842 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,278 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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YX08 TWU is a 2008 Audi S5 in Red 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 YX08 TWU, 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 YX08 TWU registered?

YX08 TWU is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YX08 TWU safe to buy?

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