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H5 XXA

2009 Audi S5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

130,421 mi
Last recorded130,421 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 XXA
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 130,421 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 144,335 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 127,315 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 126,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

UNDER VEHICLE SURFACE CORROSION OBSERVED

Pass 18 Jan 2024 118,481 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 118,481 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 113,831 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 105,232 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 101,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin View obscured (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Dec 2021 98,199 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2021 98,199 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,743 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,404 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 93,404 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative height sensor linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 87,499 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 86,908 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,450 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2018 77,725 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 77,725 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,485 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 67,044 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,217 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner track rod has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,470 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 47,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 55,579 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 38,604 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 38,604 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 48,107 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge.

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Both rear tyres worn on outer edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2015 48,107 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All tyres under inflated.

Both front tyres worn on outer edge.

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Both rear tyres worn on outer edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 27,413 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 24,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

brake warning lamp on dash

Pass 23 May 2014 41,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2013 37,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 37,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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H5 XXA is a 2009 Audi S5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 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 H5 XXA, 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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H5 XXA is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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