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S5 FFV

2009 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,694 mi
Last recorded111,694 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S570,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 FFV
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 111,694 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 107,791 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 107,789 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))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 99,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 99,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 92,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 89,223 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 89,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 88,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Transmission pipes corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,722 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 83,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 74,786 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 62,128 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 55,875 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,490 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,399 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 44,770 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,333 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 FFV is a 2009 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2009 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 70,566 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 FFV, 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 17 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 FFV registered?

S5 FFV is a 2009 Audi S5, first registered on 21 April 2009.

Is S5 FFV safe to buy?

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