Highlights

Desirable 350bhp 4.2-litre V8 with rare 6-speed manual gearbox
Well maintained with recent service in May 2026 including plugs
Intake port carbon clean carried out to address typical FSI carbon buildup
Factory supplied with over £3,500 of options
MOT valid until May 2027

The Appeal

The first-generation B8 S5 finally took the European coupe battle right to BMW’s front door. As quick as an M3, but with a technologically advanced, Quattro-focussed, surefooted approach, the S5 also had the impeccable build and engineering quality typical of Noughties-era Audis.

The trick when buying one of these cars is to find one that has been looked after and not messed with. As if by magic, that is exactly what we have here. It also has a key ingredient that is sadly lacking in modern super coupes - a manual gearbox. The car is well specified, including over £3,500 of factory options detailed below.

The car is in good order throughout, with a few age related marks typical of the mileage. These are not unsightly in the photos and could be lived with or improved. The service history shows a run of stamps up to May 2026 when the car received new plugs. At the same time, the intake port was carbon cleaned, a key job on these grunty FSI engines. The service book records a clutch and dual mass flywheel change in 2021. The rear discs were changed at the same time, with the front being replaced in late 2022. The current MOT runs to May 2027 with points to note on the test.

This B8 S5 mixes analogue engagement with classic Quattro tech. It’s likely a hoot to drive. Here’s your chance to find out.

The vendor says:

“Excellent vehicle to drive, sounds incredible, unlike most other cars on the road today. Naturally aspirated V8 paired to a 6 speed manual really is a combination to shout about these days.”

Key Information

Mileage: 92,925 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 18th May 2027 with advisories
Technical specs: 350bhp 4,163cc naturally aspirated V8, 6-speed manual, Quattro all-wheel drive
Paperwork: stamped service book, handbooks

Service history (further details in photos):

05/26 - 92,793 miles - ANH Autos
12/21 - 79,718 miles - Coventry Audi
03/21 - 75,128 miles - K&A Motors (including clutch, rear discs and pads, flywheel)
??/?? - 71,759 miles - K&A Motors
??/?? - 54,082 miles - not known
03/16 - 47,410 miles - James Cooper & Sons
04/14 - 26,671 miles - James Cooper & Sons
05/12 - 14,056 miles - not known

Optional Factory Equipment:

Technology package - High - £1,955
Metallic paint - £600
Advanced key - £495
Privacy glass - £325
Mobile telephone preparation - Bluetooth interface - £255
Matt brushed aluminium - £0
Quartz grey, metallic - £0
Total Price of Optional Equipment - £3,630

The Detail

Silver metallic paintwork in fair condition for age with points to note in photos
This includes stone chips and touched in areas shown in photos
Vendor states exterior is clean overall with odd stone chip or minor scratch/scuff
Gloss black painted alloys in fair condition with marks and kerbing to note
Fitted with Falken tyres
No structural advisories on MOT
Black leather interior with silver aluminium-effect trim
Some wear to usual high traffic interior areas such as driver’s bolster
Service book records new clutch but no further documentary proof available
Interior is smoke and pet free we are told
All functions appear to work as expected according to seller
No known engine or other mechanical modifications according to seller
Service history provided above
Advisories to note on MOT

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