2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Audi S5 MOT pass rate and common faults

110 MOT tests in 2024. 76.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

134Well above average
Passed first time76.4%
Failed or needed repairs23.6%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 110 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    3 marked dangerous
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    4 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.8%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    6 marked dangerous
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.8%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.8%
    2 marked dangerous
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes8.2%
  2. Suspension7.3%
  3. Tyres7.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  5. Lights & electrics5.5%
  6. Body & chassis3.6%
  7. Steering2.7%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.0%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%

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 2007 Audi S5?

In 2024, 76.4% of 2007 Audi S5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 110 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Audi S5?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Audi S5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 134, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).