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S5 XAT

2007 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,673 mi
Last recorded167,673 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi S575,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 XAT
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 167,673 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 167,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached front arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached front arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2022 165,013 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 155,399 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 155,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 139,694 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch due to wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 139,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. smaller than the other 3 tyres (5.2.3 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch due to wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 119,878 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 119,878 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 104,036 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 87,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 87,555 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (1.9.2a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,522 miles

both sides rear tyres started getting low on tread

Fail 26 Jun 2014 65,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sides rear tyres started getting low on tread

Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,481 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,548 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,376 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 41,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 34,563 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 34,563 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XAT is a 2007 Audi S5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S5 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

S5 XAT is a 2007 Audi S5, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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