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AM55 BUD

2007 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,486 mi
Last recorded121,486 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi S575,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM55 BUD
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 121,486 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 120,649 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 113,780 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2022 107,311 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 102,883 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 102,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 94,545 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 87,397 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 80,564 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,262 miles

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

both rear tyres getting close to wear bands on centre of tread area

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,249 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 50,734 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,718 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,500 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,691 miles

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

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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AM55 BUD is a 2007 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AM55 BUD, 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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AM55 BUD is a 2007 Audi S5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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