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J16 UMS

2011 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,586 mi
Last recorded67,586 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi S556,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 UMS
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 67,586 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 64,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 59,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 54,936 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 49,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 49,923 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 47,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 46,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 42,988 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 39,671 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 35,694 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 31,331 miles

both front tyres are worn bald on inner edge, not all the way around.

both front tyres may have been out of shape causing bald spot on inner edges

Fail 28 Jan 2016 31,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are worn bald on inner edge, not all the way around.

both front tyres may have been out of shape causing bald spot on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2014 24,614 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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J16 UMS 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 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 J16 UMS, 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 J16 UMS registered?

J16 UMS is a 2011 Audi S5, first registered on 4 July 2011.

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