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S5 DWV

2010 Audi S5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,449 mi
Last recorded107,449 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi S566,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 DWV
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 107,449 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 106,524 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 105,845 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 103,822 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner and outer bushes are split and torn [arm that shock bolts to] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge and has inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes are split and torn[the arm the shock bolts to] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear diff driveshaft seals leaking

Fail 25 Jan 2021 97,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit on inner wear bar (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner and outer bushes are split and torn [arm that shock bolts to] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge and has inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes are split and torn[the arm the shock bolts to] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear diff driveshaft seals leaking

Pass 11 Jan 2020 94,902 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 89,944 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 83,747 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 77,222 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 77,222 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,843 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust brace heavily corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 71,843 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted front most of two (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust brace heavily corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,298 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S5 DWV is a 2010 Audi S5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S5 DWV, 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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What year was S5 DWV registered?

S5 DWV is a 2010 Audi S5, first registered on 2 March 2010.

Is S5 DWV safe to buy?

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