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BC09 WAR

2011 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,802 mi
Last recorded105,802 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi S556,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC09 WAR
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 105,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper suspension arms on both sides , rubber slightly perished

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to wear indicator

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

plastic floor and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2024 101,841 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 93,697 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 93,695 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 88,843 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 81,384 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on border line (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 59,656 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 46,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 39,992 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Nov 2016 39,992 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 28,261 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 22,804 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BC09 WAR is a 2011 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BC09 WAR, 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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BC09 WAR is a 2011 Audi S5, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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