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LR09 FXE

2009 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,486 mi
Last recorded107,486 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 FXE
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 107,486 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear approx. 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 95,708 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 92,743 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 88,201 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,320 miles

undertrays front to rear restricted view

Fail 12 Mar 2020 83,320 miles

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

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

undertrays front to rear restricted view

Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,685 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 74,685 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition both rear silencers missing ,straight through pipes been fitted and excessively noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking into engine and compartment (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 74,684 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition two rear boxes missing (8.1.1 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 66,568 miles

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

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Pass 16 Feb 2017 54,089 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 54,089 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 38,955 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,686 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 34,675 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 31,579 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 28,422 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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LR09 FXE is a 2009 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LR09 FXE, 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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What year was LR09 FXE registered?

LR09 FXE is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is LR09 FXE safe to buy?

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