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R26 WTO

2008 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,310 mi
Last recorded69,310 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 WTO
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 69,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 69,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front high beam reduced intensty

Pass 17 Jan 2025 63,664 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 57,440 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 54,576 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 53,422 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 52,213 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 52,189 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,451 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 47,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,716 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 38,666 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 33,680 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 29,880 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 27,140 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 23,587 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 20,511 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 16,722 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 16,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R26 WTO is a 2008 Audi S5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R26 WTO, 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 R26 WTO registered?

R26 WTO is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is R26 WTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 WTO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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