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X8 PAL

2007 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,756 mi
Last recorded48,756 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S575,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 PAL
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 48,756 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 42,379 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 41,338 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 41,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 39,448 miles

All of the front upper suspension arm rubber bushes are perishing

Offside Front Shock absorber is a little rusty

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward trailing arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 34,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 31,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 31,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 27,883 miles

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2018 24,523 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 20,317 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Dec 2015 19,787 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 19,787 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 18,594 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 17,632 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 17,620 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 16,142 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 14,979 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 14,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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X8 PAL is a 2007 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 75,392 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 X8 PAL, 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 19 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 X8 PAL registered?

X8 PAL is a 2007 Audi S5, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is X8 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X8 PAL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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