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PN59 MTV

2009 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,404 mi
Last recorded137,404 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 MTV
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 137,404 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2025 137,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 132,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 132,779 miles

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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 123,385 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2020 123,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 111,838 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 109,604 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 108,410 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 98,819 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 97,350 miles

Bonnet strut unservicable

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake wear sensor tied up

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 97,350 miles

Bonnet strut unservicable

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake wear sensor tied up

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 87,280 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,855 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 31 Aug 2013 75,000 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,453 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 52,453 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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PN59 MTV is a 2009 Audi S5 in Blue 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 PN59 MTV, 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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PN59 MTV is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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