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S5 XAX

2007 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,217 mi
Last recorded79,217 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi S575,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 XAX
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 79,217 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 73,751 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 68,557 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 68,557 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,201 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 11 Aug 2021 66,201 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap o ring perished and splitting (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board strong smell of fumes in car also maybe petrol smell but no leaks visible (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 24 Sep 2019 64,469 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 64,466 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,195 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 58,363 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,373 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 56,373 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,282 miles

both front tyres 3mm on outer edges//

front brake discs lipped cant see inner brake pads with wheels on//

osf inner washer jet poor//

osr tyre 2mm on outer edge//

Fail 18 Oct 2013 42,282 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm on outer edges//

front brake discs lipped cant see inner brake pads with wheels on//

osf inner washer jet poor//

osr tyre 2mm on outer edge//

Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,898 miles

all brake discs slightly lipped

washers weak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,368 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 18,640 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 XAX is a 2007 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

S5 XAX is a 2007 Audi S5, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is S5 XAX safe to buy?

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