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LA57 DES

2010 Audi S5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,940 mi
Last recorded101,940 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi S566,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA57 DES
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 101,940 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 101,772 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 96,022 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 92,383 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 92,383 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 85,787 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 85,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 82,800 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 82,068 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 81,587 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 68,251 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 62,692 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 61,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & undertrays

Pass 28 Nov 2014 57,189 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 57,189 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,047 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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LA57 DES is a 2010 Audi S5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 66,951 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 LA57 DES, 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 16 years old, this Audi S5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA57 DES registered?

LA57 DES is a 2010 Audi S5, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is LA57 DES safe to buy?

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