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DG59 ARG

2011 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,430 mi
Last recorded51,430 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi S556,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 ARG
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 51,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner age related splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner age related splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 49,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 47,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 45,712 miles

alloy wheels curbed

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 44,760 miles

alloys curbed

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2021 43,154 miles

alloys curb damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2020 42,428 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 40,412 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,654 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 4 Mar 2017 29,130 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 26,364 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,719 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 23,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2014 19,604 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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DG59 ARG is a 2011 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 DG59 ARG, 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 DG59 ARG registered?

DG59 ARG is a 2011 Audi S5, first registered on 28 July 2011.

Is DG59 ARG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 ARG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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