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IXZ 840

2009 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,397 mi
Last recorded143,397 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXZ 840
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 143,397 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 139,204 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 137,035 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 137,035 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 129,614 miles

Offside Parking brake lazy

Fail 16 Sep 2022 129,614 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake lazy

Pass 17 Sep 2021 123,391 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper arch liner loose multi clips missing

Pass 2 Sep 2020 120,739 miles

Nearside front arch liner is loose, multiple clips missing... liner is catching upper suspension wishbones

Fail 2 Sep 2020 120,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front arch liner is loose, multiple clips missing... liner is catching upper suspension wishbones

Offside Headlamp aim too high Dipped beam & Main beam have a reduced light output (HiD's) fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 112,186 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 98,630 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 98,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light is on the dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 77,489 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 61,351 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,991 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,505 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,312 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,927 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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IXZ 840 is a 2009 Audi S5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 IXZ 840, 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 IXZ 840 registered?

IXZ 840 is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 8 January 2009.

Is IXZ 840 safe to buy?

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