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S5 XRF

2011 Audi S5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,020 mi
Last recorded111,020 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi S556,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 XRF
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 111,020 miles

Covers and under trays fitted , obscuring testable components

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front arm of which shock absorber bolts to ) Separating , poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear arm) perished and separating , slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged and slightly loose

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front arm of which shock absorber bolts to ) Separating , poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear arm) perished and separating , slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Becoming very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Lower steering column universal joint appears worn , full inspection obscured by under trays (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper suspension arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 105,029 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 102,229 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 94,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 87,812 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 83,691 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 82,458 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 82,458 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,588 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 68,876 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 59,226 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,383 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

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 XRF is a 2011 Audi S5 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S5 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

S5 XRF is a 2011 Audi S5, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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