2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Audi S5 MOT pass rate and common faults

152 MOT tests in 2024. 77.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

133Well above average
Passed first time77.6%
Failed or needed repairs22.4%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 152 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    8 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.3%
    13 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative2.0%
  6. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.3%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%
  8. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.3%
  9. Road Wheels - condition: fractured0.7%
    1 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.9%
  2. Lights & electrics7.9%
  3. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  4. Suspension4.6%
  5. Brakes3.9%
  6. Number plates & VIN1.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  8. Wheels0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.9%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened6.6%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Audi S5?

In 2024, 77.6% of 2009 Audi S5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 152 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Audi S5?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2009 Audi S5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 133, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).