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M18 BFG

2007 Audi S5

Green Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Audi S575,392 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 BFG
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 77,838 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 76,902 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside steering rack damp

Fail 3 Dec 2022 76,902 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside steering rack damp

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,995 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 70,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2016 68,504 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 66,184 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,945 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,503 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,072 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 25,417 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 19,808 miles

offside front and offside rear tyre's have deep cuts in rim protectors.

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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M18 BFG is a 2007 Audi S5 in Green with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M18 BFG, 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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M18 BFG is a 2007 Audi S5, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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