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WL61 RXC

2011 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,381 mi
Last recorded163,381 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi S556,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 RXC
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 163,381 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 29 Apr 2025 160,386 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 160,386 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 27 Apr 2024 154,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 146,292 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 135,920 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 133,824 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 133,824 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 124,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 123,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2019 100,144 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 83,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 76,750 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 66,313 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 64,230 miles

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,951 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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WL61 RXC is a 2011 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WL61 RXC, 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 WL61 RXC registered?

WL61 RXC is a 2011 Audi S5, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is WL61 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL61 RXC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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