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J22 AAY

2011 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,921 mi
Last recorded110,921 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi S556,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 AAY
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 110,921 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 108,981 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 105,226 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,646 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 81,523 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 81,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 77,530 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 75,799 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 75,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 69,299 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 62,133 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 62,133 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2017 55,325 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 45,822 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 36,591 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 36,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre zero inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 29,253 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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J22 AAY is a 2011 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 J22 AAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J22 AAY registered?

J22 AAY is a 2011 Audi S5, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is J22 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 AAY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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