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W123 NED

2009 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,522 mi
Last recorded98,522 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 NED
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 98,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 94,179 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 92,802 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 89,544 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,769 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 82,153 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 75,634 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 75,093 miles

Slight play in rack ends

Pass 16 Jan 2018 72,496 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 63,823 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 59,945 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 59,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 56,699 miles

front and rear brake discs warn

front tyres on 2mm

Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,704 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

airbag light on dash

engine management light on dash

Pass 8 Feb 2013 43,993 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,723 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 36,572 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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W123 NED is a 2009 Audi S5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W123 NED, 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 W123 NED registered?

W123 NED is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is W123 NED safe to buy?

The MOT history for W123 NED shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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