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S55 NJN

2007 Audi S5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,278 mi
Last recorded132,278 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S575,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 NJN
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 132,278 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 132,278 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 130,399 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 129,124 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 127,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 125,113 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 125,074 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition both rear exhaust boxes missing (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both rear Exhaust: shields insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2019 119,082 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2019 119,082 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2018 108,174 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 108,174 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 97,046 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 97,046 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 87,003 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 85,375 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

front wheel bearings noisey

Pass 16 Jan 2015 73,251 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut to outer side wall

o/s/r headlight unit cracked/damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,897 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 53,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,319 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 45,284 miles

10 mm cut in n/s rear tyre side wall to cords

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

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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S55 NJN is a 2007 Audi S5 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S55 NJN, 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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What year was S55 NJN registered?

S55 NJN is a 2007 Audi S5, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is S55 NJN safe to buy?

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