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DE09 VEL

2009 Audi S5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,492 mi
Last recorded143,492 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 VEL
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 143,492 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 137,790 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 135,475 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,906 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 111,667 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 99,428 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 90,508 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 90,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2017 73,524 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 73,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 50,988 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 39,056 miles

Offside front tyre cut outter sidewall

Pass 12 May 2014 26,860 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 21,142 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 8,190 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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DE09 VEL is a 2009 Audi S5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 70,566 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 DE09 VEL, 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 17 years old, this Audi S5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE09 VEL registered?

DE09 VEL is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 3 June 2009.

Is DE09 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 VEL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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