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SW60 HSU

2011 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,817 mi
Last recorded77,817 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi S556,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW60 HSU
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 77,817 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 74,841 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 74,812 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 70,883 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 70,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge wires showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 68,406 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 65,773 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 65,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 62,899 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 62,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 60,439 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 60,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 57,767 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 53,458 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 52,398 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 51,418 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,361 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 34,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SW60 HSU is a 2011 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SW60 HSU, 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 SW60 HSU registered?

SW60 HSU is a 2011 Audi S5, first registered on 10 February 2011.

Is SW60 HSU safe to buy?

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