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VC51 NAS

2009 Audi S5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,977 mi
Last recorded146,977 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVC51 NAS
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 146,977 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 145,490 miles

Central Front Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 144,123 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 144,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 143,338 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 135,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 2MM TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

O/S AND N/S REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 21 Jun 2019 120,591 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2018 105,875 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 97,545 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,797 miles

Front discs worn

Rear discs worn

Fail 27 Jul 2016 83,797 miles

Front discs worn

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear discs worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,326 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 50,215 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,690 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,550 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,260 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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VC51 NAS is a 2009 Audi S5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 70,566 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 VC51 NAS, 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 17 years old, this Audi S5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VC51 NAS registered?

VC51 NAS is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is VC51 NAS safe to buy?

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