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VO51 WAN

2016 Audi S5

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

85,062 mi
Last recorded85,062 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi S550,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 WAN
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 85,062 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2026 85,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2026 84,979 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2025 93,093 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 78,554 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 78,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2024 87,561 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 87,561 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 73,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 68,927 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 68,927 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 86,346 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 64,909 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 64,909 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 83,960 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 60,436 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 81,052 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 53,801 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 46,472 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 46,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad overheated. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 76,364 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 71,284 miles

Rear brake pads low

engine and under body covers fitted

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

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 12 Nov 2018 71,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads low

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2017 64,599 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 64,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front suspension height sensor ball joints worn

Rear brake pads low

both front upper , rear suspension arms bushes splitting

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 60,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front Lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint On front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 56,393 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 51,393 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 44,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 39,017 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,714 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,515 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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VO51 WAN is a 2016 Audi S5 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

Across all 2016 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 50,679 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 VO51 WAN, 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 10 years old, this Audi S5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VO51 WAN is a 2016 Audi S5, first registered on 15 December 2016.

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