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S5 VYU

2011 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,168 mi
Last recorded89,168 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi S556,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 VYU
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 89,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 81,180 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 81,180 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 78,858 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2022 69,957 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 63,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 57,752 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,940 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 37,727 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 32,494 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 27,125 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 23,573 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 19,170 miles

OSF SHOCK ABSORBER MISTING

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 VYU is a 2011 Audi S5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S5 VYU, 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 S5 VYU registered?

S5 VYU is a 2011 Audi S5, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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The MOT history for S5 VYU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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