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S20 OVA

2008 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

172,286 mi
Last recorded172,286 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 OVA
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 172,286 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 166,122 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 162,274 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 158,960 miles

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 5 Mar 2022 156,442 miles

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 5 Aug 2020 150,083 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 139,079 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen n/s and o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 127,495 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 116,118 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 106,432 miles

Centre Exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 106,432 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust clamp corroded

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

Pass 22 May 2015 94,110 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 80,193 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 64,870 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 48,396 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 48,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 34,117 miles

N/S/Ftyre bald on inner edge

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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S20 OVA is a 2008 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S20 OVA, 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 S20 OVA registered?

S20 OVA is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is S20 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 OVA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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