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RS54 SAW

2009 Audi S5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,145 mi
Last recorded92,145 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS54 SAW
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 92,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth/small splits inner sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 87,859 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 87,857 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 82,858 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 74,188 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 71,075 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2020 66,646 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 62,251 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 62,236 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing insecure (5.2.3 (f))

n/s/r brake hose partly insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2017 60,091 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Oct 2017 60,081 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,680 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,815 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,388 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,826 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,017 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 32,017 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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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RS54 SAW is a 2009 Audi S5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RS54 SAW, 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 RS54 SAW registered?

RS54 SAW is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is RS54 SAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS54 SAW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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