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S3 CDM

2011 Audi S5

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,715 mi
Last recorded29,715 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi S556,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 CDM
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2026 29,715 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 26,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 25,816 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has a glass shard in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2023 24,741 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 23,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 22,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 22,452 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 21,782 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 19,848 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 17,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 13,950 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 11,518 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 8,264 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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S3 CDM is a 2011 Audi S5 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 56,749 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 S3 CDM, 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 15 years old, this Audi S5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 CDM registered?

S3 CDM is a 2011 Audi S5, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is S3 CDM safe to buy?

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