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S5 XEM

2010 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,463 mi
Last recorded96,463 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi S566,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 XEM
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 96,463 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 95,633 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 92,828 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Fail 12 Jun 2024 92,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 2 Feb 2023 87,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 78,610 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,160 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 71,136 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 65,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under covers fitted

Fail 3 May 2018 65,967 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 60,541 miles

under covers fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine bay covers fitted

n/s/f tyre worn close to tread markers

n/s/r tyre worn close to tread markers

Pass 4 May 2016 53,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,975 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,311 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,711 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 XEM is a 2010 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 66,951 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 XEM, 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 16 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 XEM registered?

S5 XEM is a 2010 Audi S5, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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