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J888 ORD

2011 Audi S5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,578 mi
Last recorded139,578 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi S556,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 ORD
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 139,578 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 88,975 miles

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

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

undercovers fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2025 136,250 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 84,384 miles

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2024 129,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 81,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265 30 20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 80,953 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 120,017 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 75,491 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 93,644 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 71,609 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front suspension bushes worn and deteriorated

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Nov 2021 71,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front + Rear Facing Bush Starting To Separate + Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front + Rear Facing Bush Starting To Separate + Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 68,206 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 67,490 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 67,424 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 62,307 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 62,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 57,879 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,172 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 52,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 43,335 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 38,302 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 28,761 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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J888 ORD is a 2011 Audi S5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J888 ORD, 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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J888 ORD is a 2011 Audi S5, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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