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N81 BBY

2011 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,166 mi
Last recorded41,166 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi S556,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN81 BBY
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 41,166 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 40,117 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 40,012 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 39,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has slight tears to inner sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2020 39,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 38,013 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 38,005 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 35,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 32,193 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,467 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 25,132 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,786 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 21,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N81 BBY is a 2011 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N81 BBY, 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 N81 BBY registered?

N81 BBY is a 2011 Audi S5, first registered on 10 June 2011.

Is N81 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N81 BBY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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