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VO09 LZA

2009 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,695 mi
Last recorded79,695 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 LZA
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2026 79,695 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 76,394 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 74,191 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 70,541 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 68,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 68,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 64,211 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 62,342 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 59,515 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 56,749 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,804 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,053 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 49,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,305 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,838 miles

front pads 70% worn rears90% worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,600 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,169 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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VO09 LZA is a 2009 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VO09 LZA, 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 VO09 LZA registered?

VO09 LZA is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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