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S555 CAX

2011 Audi S5

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,288 mi
Last recorded84,288 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi S556,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 CAX
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 84,288 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 80,658 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 77,023 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 75,133 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 73,812 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,199 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 57,846 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 57,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 56,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 49,394 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 46,145 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,277 miles

Front Brake pads wearing low

Slight play in front ball joints when no load applied

Undertrays fitted

Undertrays slightly damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,942 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 30 Apr 2014 15,859 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 15,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S555 CAX is a 2011 Audi S5 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S555 CAX, 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.

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What year was S555 CAX registered?

S555 CAX is a 2011 Audi S5, first registered on 10 May 2011.

Is S555 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 CAX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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