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S5 XLU

2010 Audi S5

White Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,932 mi
Last recorded96,932 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi S566,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 XLU
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 96,932 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 89,712 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 85,493 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 85,493 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 79,304 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 77,633 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 74,922 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,836 miles

Offside Rear Signs of a possible crack on inner bead of road wheel

Pass 15 May 2019 70,080 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 61,597 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,167 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,978 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 44,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,019 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,071 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 24,807 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 XLU is a 2010 Audi S5 in White with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 XLU registered?

S5 XLU is a 2010 Audi S5, first registered on 10 March 2010.

Is S5 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 XLU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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