Audi S5 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Audi S5. Check any S5 by registration number below.

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88.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.5%

vs Audi Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Audi S5 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Audi S5 has an average MOT pass rate of 88.2%, which is 1.5 percentage points below the Audi brand average of 89.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the S5 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Audi S5 fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. If you are preparing your S5 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Audi S5, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Audi S5 performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 31 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

Based on 695 vehicles

86.5%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

12.4%

2010

Based on 868 vehicles

83.3%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

19.2%

2009

Based on 518 vehicles

85.7%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

11.8%

2008

Based on 858 vehicles

83.2%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

21.4%

2007

Based on 394 vehicles

83.0%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

15.8%

0

Based on 1,696 vehicles

85.3%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 5yr

87k mi

Top MOT Failures — Audi S5

The most common reasons a Audi S5 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.9%

A tyre cords visible or damaged

2.7%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

2.1%

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

2.0%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

1.9%

Audi S5 Common Faults & Repair Costs

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90.3% pass rate

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89.5% pass rate

Audi All Road Avant

82.6% pass rate

Audi Rs 4 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A

94.7% pass rate

Audi E-tron S Quattro

82.6% pass rate

Audi TT

69.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Audi S5

Audi S5 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Audi S5 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi S5?

The average MOT pass rate for the Audi S5 is 88.2% compared to the Audi average of 89.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

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

The most common MOT failures on the Audi S5 are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (3.9%), A tyre cords visible or damaged (2.7%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (2.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Audi S5 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 88.2%, the Audi S5 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Audi S5?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Audi S5?

Typical mileage for the Audi S5: 65,871 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used S5 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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