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S5 BYJ

2007 Audi S5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,802 mi
Last recorded134,802 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S575,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 BYJ
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 134,802 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 131,200 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 127,841 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 126,973 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 125,800 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 121,013 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal split

Fail 2 Oct 2020 120,971 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal split

Pass 4 May 2019 116,567 miles

all front upper suspension arms bushes split

both front lower rear suspension arms bushes split and worn

Pass 20 Mar 2018 111,697 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear n/s and o/s tyres perished on shoulders

Pass 19 Apr 2017 106,363 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 101,313 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 101,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,594 miles

O/S/F brake fluctuating

Fail 30 Mar 2015 86,594 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/S/F brake fluctuating

Pass 27 Mar 2014 80,422 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,013 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven tread wear

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,700 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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S5 BYJ is a 2007 Audi S5 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S5 BYJ, 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 S5 BYJ registered?

S5 BYJ is a 2007 Audi S5, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is S5 BYJ safe to buy?

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