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BV61 MWA

2011 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,131 mi
Last recorded79,131 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi S556,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 MWA
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 79,131 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 78,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 71,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 71,299 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 65,126 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 63,673 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 58,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/cracks to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/cracks to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 52,536 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,322 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,361 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 39,379 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,849 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 26 Aug 2015 25,355 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 19,456 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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BV61 MWA 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 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 56,749 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BV61 MWA, 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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BV61 MWA is a 2011 Audi S5, first registered on 4 September 2011.

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