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2011 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,694 mi
Last recorded123,694 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi S556,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration43 GD
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 123,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 123,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 120,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 116,693 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 113,968 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 106,793 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 96,312 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 96,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 90,193 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 77,751 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 54,204 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 54,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 22,521 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,447 miles

Nearside Front tyre 4mm has some cuts in tread

Offside Front tyre has cuts in the tread and cuts in the inner sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 11,247 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 8,660 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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43 GD is a 2011 Audi S5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 56,749 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 43 GD, 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 15 years old, this Audi S5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 43 GD registered?

43 GD is a 2011 Audi S5, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is 43 GD safe to buy?

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