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S5 XSF

2007 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,760 mi
Last recorded132,760 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi S575,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 132,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened around bottom ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened around bottom ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaving small amount puddles (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

headlamp levelling device been cable tied but still operating correctly

Fail 11 Feb 2026 132,758 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened around bottom ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened around bottom ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaving small amount puddles (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 124,165 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 124,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 120,602 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))

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

rear diff slight leak

Fail 18 May 2023 120,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

rear diff slight leak

Pass 19 May 2022 116,188 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 111,967 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 111,965 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 107,593 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 103,844 miles

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

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 18 May 2018 98,321 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

undercovers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2017 94,443 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

undercovers fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 90,116 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 83,645 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,579 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,788 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 69,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 2 Aug 2013 64,143 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 53,920 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,149 miles

drivers side front sidelight 1 bulb out. 7 working

front brake pads 90% worn, discs corroded and lipped

Fail 28 Jul 2011 45,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

drivers side front sidelight 1 bulb out. 7 working

front brake pads 90% worn, discs corroded and lipped

Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,188 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 XSF is a 2007 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XSF, 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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S5 XSF is a 2007 Audi S5, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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