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S8 KBU

2011 Audi S5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,340 mi
Last recorded116,340 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi S556,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 KBU
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 116,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 110,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 110,626 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 106,203 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2024 106,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2023 101,858 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 96,977 miles

wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2022 96,977 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 92,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2021 92,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 87,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

Pass 26 Feb 2019 80,174 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 78,160 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 62,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,591 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 52,840 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 38,065 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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S8 KBU is a 2011 Audi S5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S8 KBU, 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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S8 KBU is a 2011 Audi S5, first registered on 14 January 2011.

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