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RIB 510

2009 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,302 mi
Last recorded109,302 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 510
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 109,302 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 108,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 104,830 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 102,788 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 96,978 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,562 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 90,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 May 2018 84,409 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 78,577 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 58,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,956 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 46,690 miles

both nearside front upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriated

both offside front upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 27 Oct 2014 46,690 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both nearside front upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriated

both offside front upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 18 Nov 2013 38,640 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 38,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 29,336 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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RIB 510 is a 2009 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RIB 510, 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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RIB 510 is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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