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YW05 AMW

2011 Audi S5

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,949 mi
Last recorded101,949 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi S556,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 AMW
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 101,949 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 101,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder through cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2024 100,018 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 99,973 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 94,905 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 93,466 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 90,315 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 87,458 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 87,458 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2021 85,447 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 79,375 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 72,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Pass 14 May 2018 60,772 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,955 miles

front pads low

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit (265/30/20

Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,996 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,895 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,778 miles

o/s/r tyre has small cuts to outer sidewall

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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YW05 AMW is a 2011 Audi S5 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YW05 AMW, 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 YW05 AMW registered?

YW05 AMW is a 2011 Audi S5, first registered on 19 July 2011.

Is YW05 AMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW05 AMW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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