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L50 UDB

2009 Audi S5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,852 mi
Last recorded111,852 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 UDB
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 111,852 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 116,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 103,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 103,665 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 95,576 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 91,448 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 91,448 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 81,514 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 80,263 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 78,371 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 78,706 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 72,405 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 63,094 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 5,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,260 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 42,571 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 42,571 miles

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

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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L50 UDB is a 2009 Audi S5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L50 UDB, 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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L50 UDB is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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