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S5 GNU

2009 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,932 mi
Last recorded93,932 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 GNU
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 93,932 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,667 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 88,170 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 85,605 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 74,750 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 74,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,922 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,266 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,117 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,311 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,261 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 38,237 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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S5 GNU is a 2009 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S5 GNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 GNU registered?

S5 GNU is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is S5 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 GNU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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