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MJW 8W

2011 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,454 mi
Last recorded53,454 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi S556,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJW 8W
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 53,454 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 53,142 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 51,982 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 51,982 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 50,670 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 50,699 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (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 5 Nov 2020 48,263 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel/rim has had a repair

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 44,380 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 39,662 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 39,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,683 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 28,864 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 28,847 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 22,202 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall dqamage

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Pass 12 Sep 2014 17,414 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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MJW 8W is a 2011 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MJW 8W, 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 MJW 8W registered?

MJW 8W is a 2011 Audi S5, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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