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R121 ULE

2010 Audi S5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,535 mi
Last recorded78,535 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi S566,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 ULE
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 78,535 miles

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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 77,357 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 71,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 62,268 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 55,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 52,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 50,261 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,213 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 50,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault And DSC (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,454 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 41,454 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,496 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 31,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear iner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 28,215 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 22,592 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 22,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 22,592 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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R121 ULE is a 2010 Audi S5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R121 ULE, 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.

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R121 ULE is a 2010 Audi S5, first registered on 2 June 2010.

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