2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Audi S5 MOT pass rate and common faults

209 MOT tests in 2024. 81.8% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

132Well above average
Passed first time81.8%
Failed or needed repairs18.2%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 209 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    10 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.4%
    9 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  8. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative1.0%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed0.5%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres12.0%
  2. Suspension5.7%
  3. Lights & electrics3.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  6. Body & chassis1.0%
  7. Brakes1.0%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.8%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2011 Audi S5?

In 2024, 81.8% of 2011 Audi S5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 209 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Audi S5?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2011 Audi S5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 132, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).