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DT05 TAY

2009 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,755 mi
Last recorded89,755 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT05 TAY
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 89,755 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 82,231 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 79,256 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 79,256 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 76,567 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 76,479 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 74,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Jun 2019 70,591 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,031 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,619 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,922 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 41,367 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,410 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,482 miles

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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DT05 TAY is a 2009 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DT05 TAY, 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 DT05 TAY registered?

DT05 TAY is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is DT05 TAY safe to buy?

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