2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Audi S5 MOT pass rate and common faults

274 MOT tests in 2024. 74.5% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time74.5%
Failed or needed repairs25.5%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 274 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.4%
    21 marked dangerous
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.0%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    7 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.2%
    8 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    6 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres12.8%
  2. Suspension8.4%
  3. Lights & electrics7.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.2%
  5. Brakes5.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  7. Wheels1.5%
  8. Body & chassis1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn22.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%

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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2010 Audi S5?

In 2024, 74.5% of 2010 Audi S5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 274 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Audi S5?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2010 Audi S5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 125, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).