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Y121 MJD

2007 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests38 (31 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.6%

Mileage

103,087 mi
Last recorded103,087 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi S575,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 MJD
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,197cc

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MOT History

31 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 103,087 miles

Cab Steps Corroded - NS & OS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rubber Housing Deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 103,087 miles

Cab Steps Corroded - NS & OS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rubber Housing Deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 84,071 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 97,766 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 80,772 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 97,384 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES HAZED X2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL CRACKING/PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL CRACKING PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 97,379 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe to rear silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe to rear silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 76,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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 31 Jan 2023 96,958 miles

Central Rear exhaust head shield covering fuel tank mounting bolt corroded through, but still secure

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 74,529 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 95,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 69,862 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 69,862 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,730 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 64,472 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 94,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 57,341 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 92,721 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 57,289 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 91,586 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 91,586 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2017 49,414 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,012 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin wearing (3.5.1g)

Front both front tyres cracking at tread (Dunlop 255/35zr19 96y)xload

Pass 1 Feb 2017 85,982 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 43,868 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,167 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,064 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,673 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,650 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering system

Fail 24 Apr 2014 35,655 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 55,499 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,668 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,876 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,399 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 24,159 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 May 2011 24,159 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,869 miles

shoulder wear evident all tyres

unable to check certain areas due to engine covers

unable to check certain areas due to undertray fitted

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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Y121 MJD is a 2007 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.6%.

Across all 2007 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 75,392 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 Y121 MJD, 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 19 years old, this Audi S5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y121 MJD is a 2007 Audi S5, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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