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J50 SOS

2008 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,163 mi
Last recorded97,163 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 SOS
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 97,163 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 94,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 94,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 93,442 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 92,722 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 92,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 91,383 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,212 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 90,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 87,960 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 87,588 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 83,357 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,032 miles

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

engine/under/sill covers

Fail 2 Nov 2017

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (3.5.1g)

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,070 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 59,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f suspension top link inner bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,374 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center caps fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,041 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,680 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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J50 SOS 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 J50 SOS, 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 J50 SOS registered?

J50 SOS is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is J50 SOS safe to buy?

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