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Audi S5 MOT pass rate and common problems

83.5% of Audi S5s passed the 2024 MOT (based on 1,944 first tests): 81.0% at the first attempt and 2.5% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 40% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 59.6 (95% CI 54.4–65.3; 100 = normal).

Audi S5 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate83.5%incl. 2.5% fixed at the test centre20241944
Passed at the first attempt81.0%all first tests20241944
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 54.4–65.3)59.6index100 = normal for its age · rank 136 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20241944
Biggest excess: Tyres10.2per 1009.8 same-age2019–202410042
Dangerous defects10.4per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202410042
Advisory items98.3per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202410042
strip · Audi S5 · MOT Risk Index · 59.6 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Audi S5. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 136 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 116 and 164 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Audi S5 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank136of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20241944
Best rank within its 95% interval116rankother models held where they are20241944
Worst rank within its 95% interval164rankother models held where they are20241944

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 50.5 to 59.6 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on an Audi S5 MOT, and how often?

Audi S5 MOTs fail most often on tyres: 10.2 per 100 tests, against 9.8 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 10,042).

bar · Audi S5 · Tyres · 10.2 vs 9.8 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres10.2per 1009.82019–20241022
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment7.3per 10020.92019–2024738
Suspension7.3per 10019.02019–2024729
Visibility4.5per 1008.42019–2024447
Brakes4per 10013.32019–2024397
Noise, emissions and leaks2.9per 1004.32019–2024290

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,042 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Audi S5's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Audi S5 advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is tyres: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 10.7% of the time.

funnel · Audi S5 · Tyres · 10.7 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on tyres: 10.7 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres10.7% next failmedian model2019–20241576
Suspension9.6% next failmedian model2019–20241125
Brakes6.5% next failmedian model2019–2024973

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Audi S5 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Audi S5 MOTs flag tyres most: 34.3 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 10,042).

bar · Audi S5 · Tyres · 34.3 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres34.3per 10039.72019–20243445
Suspension29per 10026.22019–20242917
Brakes19.9per 10034.72019–20242001
Non-component advisories5.5per 1007.82019–2024548
Noise, emissions and leaks4per 1005.22019–2024401
Body, chassis, structure2.6per 1004.62019–2024261

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,042 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on an Audi S5?

For Audi S5s aged 9 to 11 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 5.5% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 1,681).

bar · Audi S5 · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 153 cars) · 9.2 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 153 cars)9.2% next fail2019–2024153
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 153 cars)3.3% next fail2019–2024153
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 46 cars)13.0% next fail2019–202446
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 275 cars)6.6% next fail2019–2024275
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 275 cars)1.8% next fail2019–2024275
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 275 cars)1.8% next fail2019–2024275
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 109 cars)4.6% next fail2019–2024109
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 109 cars)4.6% next fail2019–2024109
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 56 cars)12.5% next fail2019–202456
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.2% next fail2019–2024897
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–2024897
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–2024897
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–2024897
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–2024897
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–2024897
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 411 cars)8.0% next fail2019–2024411
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 411 cars)3.9% next fail2019–2024411
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 411 cars)2.7% next fail2019–2024411
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 411 cars)1.9% next fail2019–2024411
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 411 cars)1.9% next fail2019–2024411
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 411 cars)1.2% next fail2019–2024411
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 238 cars)9.7% next fail2019–2024238
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 238 cars)5.0% next fail2019–2024238
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 238 cars)4.2% next fail2019–2024238
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 238 cars)3.4% next fail2019–2024238
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 238 cars)3.4% next fail2019–2024238
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 238 cars)2.1% next fail2019–2024238
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.5% next fail2019–20241681
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–20241681
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–20241681
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–20241681
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20241681
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–20241681
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–20241681
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20241681
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20241681
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20241681
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20241681
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8% next fail2019–2024863
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.5% next fail2019–2024863
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–2024863
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.0% next fail2019–2024863
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–2024863
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.9% next fail2019–2024863
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.1% next fail2019–2024863
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–2024863
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.8% next fail2019–2024594
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.4% next fail2019–2024594
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.2% next fail2019–2024594
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–2024594
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–2024594
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–2024594
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.7% next fail2019–2024594
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–2024594
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–2024594
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–2024594
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–20241007
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.5% next fail2019–20241007
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.1% next fail2019–20241007
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–20241007
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–20241007
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20241007
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20241007
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–20241007
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20241007
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20241007
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20241007
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.4% next fail2019–2024685
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.8% next fail2019–2024685
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.0% next fail2019–2024685
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.8% next fail2019–2024685
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–2024685
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.1% next fail2019–2024685
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.1% next fail2019–2024685
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–2024685
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–2024685
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.0% next fail2019–2024531
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–2024531
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.1% next fail2019–2024531
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.3% next fail2019–2024531
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.9% next fail2019–2024531
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail3.8% next fail2019–2024531
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–2024531
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–2024531
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–2024531
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 106 cars)10.4% next fail2019–2024106
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 106 cars)5.7% next fail2019–2024106
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 106 cars)5.7% next fail2019–2024106
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 106 cars)4.7% next fail2019–2024106
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 104 cars)7.7% next fail2019–2024104
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 104 cars)5.8% next fail2019–2024104
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 104 cars)4.8% next fail2019–2024104
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 104 cars)4.8% next fail2019–2024104
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 104 cars)4.8% next fail2019–2024104
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 77 cars)10.4% next fail2019–202477
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 77 cars)9.1% next fail2019–202477
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 77 cars)7.8% next fail2019–202477
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 77 cars)7.8% next fail2019–202477
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 77 cars)7.8% next fail2019–202477
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 77 cars)6.5% next fail2019–202477

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does an Audi S5 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Audi S5 gets a dangerous defect about as often as the UK average: 10.4 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 23.2 major and 7.3 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Audi S5 · Dangerous defects · 10.4 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 10.4 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects10.4per 10011.22019–202410042

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,042 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Audi S5 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Audi S5 go from 13% at age 3 (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 9.0–18.4%) to 23.2% at age 17 (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 16.2–31.9%), against 43.1% for all cars aged 17 (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 16.2–31.9%) (2024, n = 1,944).

line · Audi S5 · Age 3 (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 9.0–18.4%) · 13 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3 (rough estim: 13. Age 17 (rough esti: 23.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 9.0–18.4%)13% failed first time12.42024200
Age 4 (rough estimate: 257 tests, 95% interval 11.3–20.1%)15.2% failed first time13.12024257
Age 7 (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 8.1–32.7%)17.1% failed first time20.2202435
Age 10 (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 7.6–20.6%)12.8% failed first time30.12024102
Age 11 (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 7.9–20.6%)13.0% failed first time33.22024108
Age 12 (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 8.9–19.8%)13.4% failed first time35.72024149
Age 13 (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 14.5–25.1%)19.3% failed first time38.22024213
Age 14 (rough estimate: 277 tests, 95% interval 20.2–30.3%)24.9% failed first time40.42024277
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 15.6–28.4%)21.3% failed first time41.62024155
Age 16 (rough estimate: 271 tests, 95% interval 20.6–31.0%)25.5% failed first time43.12024271
Age 17 (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 16.2–31.9%)23.2% failed first time43.12024108

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Audi S5 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 2 of 14 ages shown, Audi S5s fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 15, where they fail less often: 21.1% against 36.0% (2024, n = 568).

line · Audi S5 · Age 3 · 13.4 vs 10.8 · 2024
Age 3: 13.4. Age 16: 25.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 313.4% fail10.82024479
Age 414.6% fail12.32024309
Age 58.2% fail14.22024158
Age 613.3% fail16.12024278
Age 714.9% fail18.32024430
Age 813.3% fail20.52024631
Age 919.1% fail23.12024920
Age 1015.9% fail25.620241076
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1120.6% fail28.220241311
Age 1221.3% fail30.620241313
Age 1323.4% fail32.620241153
Age 1422.9% fail34.62024863
Age 1521.1% fail36.02024568
Age 1625.6% fail37.12024395

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix an Audi S5 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Audi S5 MOT: about £44 (up to about £84 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 1,944).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Audi S5 · Expected repair bill · 44.3 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill44.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1944
Estimated range lower44.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1944
Estimated range upper84.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1944
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)13.1GBP expected contribution180price catalogue1944
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)10.2GBP expected contribution140price catalogue1944
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)9.2GBP expected contribution90price catalogue1944
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)6GBP expected contribution150price catalogue1944
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer5.8GBP expected contribution200price catalogue1944

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Audi S5 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 4 fail less often for their age than the Audi S5 and 4 as often or more. The Audi S5 has an MOT Risk Index of 59.6, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 1,944).

bar · Audi S5 · Audi S5 (this model) · 59.6 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Audi S5 (this model)59.6index100 = normal20241944
Audi S454.2index59.620242436
Audi Q862.4index59.620244285
Audi SQ550index59.620241650
Mercedes-Benz G60.4index59.620241523
Maserati GranTurismo53.8index59.620241892
BMW M260.9index59.620243719
Mercedes-Benz GL61.5index59.620243626
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lexus LS55.8index59.620243292

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Audi S5 normally do?

Audi S5: Age 3 median (rough estimate) is 27725 miles (2024).

line · Audi S5 · Age 3 median (rough estimate) · 27725 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median (roug: 27725. Age 17 P75 (rough : 130249. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median (rough estimate)27725miles2024200
Age 3 P25 (rough estimate)20087miles2024200
Age 3 P75 (rough estimate)36132miles2024200
Age 4 median (rough estimate)33436miles2024257
Age 4 P25 (rough estimate)23432miles2024257
Age 4 P75 (rough estimate)46342miles2024257
Age 10 median (rough estimate)71363miles2024102
Age 10 P25 (rough estimate)58517miles2024102
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10 P75 (rough estimate)86180miles2024102
Age 11 median (rough estimate)77733miles2024108
Age 11 P25 (rough estimate)63682miles2024108
Age 11 P75 (rough estimate)94163miles2024108
Age 12 median (rough estimate)84429miles2024149
Age 12 P25 (rough estimate)65407miles2024149
Age 12 P75 (rough estimate)97792miles2024149
Age 13 median (rough estimate)82540miles2024213
Age 13 P25 (rough estimate)65012miles2024213
Age 13 P75 (rough estimate)100149miles2024213
Age 14 median (rough estimate)93432miles2024277
Age 14 P25 (rough estimate)77380miles2024277
Age 14 P75 (rough estimate)111606miles2024277
Age 15 median (rough estimate)94179miles2024155
Age 15 P25 (rough estimate)76963miles2024155
Age 15 P75 (rough estimate)114483miles2024155
Age 16 median (rough estimate)107109miles2024271
Age 16 P25 (rough estimate)85870miles2024271
Age 16 P75 (rough estimate)123763miles2024271
Age 17 median (rough estimate)109718miles2024108
Age 17 P25 (rough estimate)94575miles2024108
Age 17 P75 (rough estimate)130249miles2024108

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Audi S5 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 10–14, 19.0% of Audi S5s with 40,000 to 70,000 miles failed first time, against 23.0% of those with 100,000 to 140,000 miles (2024, n = 435). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Audi S5 · Age 3–5, <40k miles (rough estimate: 328 tests, 95% interval 10.9–18.5%) · 14.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles (rough estimate: 328 tests, 95% interval 10.9–18.5%)14.3% failed first time2024328
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 9.5–22.1%)14.8% failed first time2024122
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 14.4–24.6%)19% failed first time2024226
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 12.2–19.8%)15.6% failed first time2024358
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 17.8–29.1%)23% failed first time2024209
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 54 tests, 95% interval 14.6–36.9%)24.1% failed first time202454
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 178 tests, 95% interval 18–30.3%)23.6% failed first time2024178
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 249 tests, 95% interval 18.5–28.9%)23.3% failed first time2024249

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Audi S5 last?

23.4% of Audi S5s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 1.4% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 2,346).

line · Audi S5 · 100,000 miles · 23.4 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 23.4. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles23.4% of tested cars20242346
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 1.2–1.7%)1.4% of tested cars2024145
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 2 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0.0% of tested cars20242

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Audi S5 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Audi S5 index is 56.0, against 56.4 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 1,944).

slope · Audi S5 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 56 vs 56.4 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 56.4 vs 56. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index56index56.42019–20241944

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi S5 fuel fails its MOT less?

All Audi S5s tested were petrol: 20.5% failed first time (2024, n = 1,465).

bar · Audi S5 · Petrol · 20.5 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol20.5% fail first timeother fuels20241465

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi S5 engine is best?

No Audi S5 engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 1,944).

bar · Audi S5 · Petrol over 2.0 litre · 99.8 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol over 2.0 litre99.8index vs model norm100 = model average20249271
Diesel over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 755 tests, 95% interval 86.6–122.4)103.2index vs model norm100 = model average2024755

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Audi S5 fail its MOT most?

Audi S5 fails first-time MOTs most in Bristol (BS): 32.4% against 19.2% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 145).

bar · Audi S5 · Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 25.3–40.4%) · 32.4 vs 19.0 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 25.3–40.4%)32.4% fail first time19.02024145
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 19.2–35.6%)26.6% fail first time19.02024109
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 20.6–33.4%)26.5% fail first time19.02024181
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 7.0–17.8%)11.3% fail first time19.02024133
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 128 tests, 95% interval 7.8–19.3%)12.5% fail first time19.02024128
London N (N) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 7.9–19.5%)12.6% fail first time19.02024127
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 19.4–34.1%)26.1% fail first time19.02024134
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 19.6–33.2%)25.8% fail first time19.02024155
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 19.1–32.3%)25.1% fail first time19.02024163
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 17.4–31.5%)23.7% fail first time19.02024139
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 18.2–29.8%)23.5% fail first time19.02024204
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 17.2–31.3%)23.5% fail first time19.02024136
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 16.8–31.9%)23.5% fail first time19.02024119
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 17.3–29.6%)22.9% fail first time19.02024175
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 16.1–29.5%)22.1% fail first time19.02024145
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 15.0–31.1%)22% fail first time19.02024100
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 14.6–30.2%)21.4% fail first time19.02024103
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 14.4–28.3%)20.5% fail first time19.02024127
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 197 tests, 95% interval 15.3–26.5%)20.3% fail first time19.02024197
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 13.6–26.3%)19.2% fail first time19.02024146
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 13.2–25.9%)18.8% fail first time19.02024144
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 164 tests, 95% interval 13.1–24.9%)18.3% fail first time19.02024164
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 12.0–26.8%)18.3% fail first time19.02024104
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 12.5–25.0%)17.9% fail first time19.02024145
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 12.7–23.9%)17.6% fail first time19.02024176
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 11.6–25.8%)17.6% fail first time19.02024108
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 12.1–23.9%)17.2% fail first time19.02024157
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 11.3–24.9%)17.1% fail first time19.02024117
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 240 tests, 95% interval 12.8–22.4%)17.1% fail first time19.02024240
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 11.4–24.7%)17.1% fail first time19.02024123
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 12.2–22.4%)16.7% fail first time19.02024204
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 152 tests, 95% interval 11.4–23.2%)16.4% fail first time19.02024152
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 10.9–24.0%)16.4% fail first time19.02024122
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 10.4–23.4%)15.8% fail first time19.02024120
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 10.8–21.2%)15.3% fail first time19.02024183
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 10.2–21.8%)15.1% fail first time19.02024146
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 10.5–20.2%)14.7% fail first time19.02024204
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 240 tests, 95% interval 10.7–19.6%)14.6% fail first time19.02024240
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 8.3–21.5%)13.6% fail first time19.02024103

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is an Audi S5 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 99.8% of Audi S5s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Audi S5 · Likely compliant · 99.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant99.8% estimate20241944

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning an Audi S5?

Of failed Audi S5 MOTs, 32.3% were retested the same day and a further 63.5% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 1,431).

bar · Audi S5 · Same-day retest · 32.3 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest32.3%failed initial tests2019–20241431
Retest within 10 days63.5%failed initial tests2019–20241431
Clean MOT streak46.3%observed chains2019–20241665
Repeat advisory22.5%observed chains2019–20241665
Decreasing odometer1.1% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20241970

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for an Audi S5?

Audi S5s aged 6 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 13.7% of tests, against 23.0% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 1,195).

bullet · Audi S5 · Low-use first-time failure · 13.7 vs 23 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 13.7 vs 23. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure13.7%232019–20241195
Low-use gap-9.3percentage points8–12k miles2019–20241195

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is an Audi S5 likely to last?

Audi S5s tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 6.9 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Audi S5 · Age 5 · 18.5 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 518.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 88.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 106.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 124.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 17)1.9years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi S5s are still on the road?

In 2024, at least as many Audi S5s were tested at age 15 as at ages 4 to 6 (2024, n = 568).

line · Audi S5 · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 17 (rough esti: 43.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024479
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024309
Age 5 (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 4.9–13.6%)63.6% of age 4–6 baseline2024158
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024278
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024430
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024631
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024920
Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241076
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241311
Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241313
Age 13 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241153
Age 14 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024863
Age 15 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024568
Age 16 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024395
Age 17 (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 16.2–31.9%)43.5% of age 4–6 baseline2024108

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If an Audi S5 fails, does it fail again?

21.6% of Audi S5s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 17.8% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 384). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 27.6% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Audi S5 · Repeat after fail · 21.6 vs 17.8 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 21.6 vs 17.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail21.6%17.82019–2024384

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi S5 faults come together?

On Audi S5s, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 7.5 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 31).

Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 5.1–10.6)7.5liftexpected joint rate202431
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 4.1–8.1)5.8liftexpected joint rate202436
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 55 tests, 95% interval 3.5–6.0)4.6liftexpected joint rate202455
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 2.7–6.7)4.3liftexpected joint rate202421
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 56 tests, 95% interval 3.2–5.5)4.3liftexpected joint rate202456
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 3.1–5.6)4.3liftexpected joint rate202448
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 96 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.6)3.8liftexpected joint rate202496
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.9)3.7liftexpected joint rate202451
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 2.5–5.2)3.7liftexpected joint rate202433
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.5)3.6liftexpected joint rate202468
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.5)3.5liftexpected joint rate202468
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 2.4–5.0)3.5liftexpected joint rate202433
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 2.4–5.0)3.5liftexpected joint rate202431
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 2.2–5.1)3.4liftexpected joint rate202424
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 56 tests, 95% interval 2.6–4.4)3.4liftexpected joint rate202456
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.8)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024111
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.2)3.0liftexpected joint rate202431
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.3)2.5liftexpected joint rate202451
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 93 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.1)2.5liftexpected joint rate202493
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.0)2.4liftexpected joint rate202467
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.3)2.3liftexpected joint rate202430
Steering + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Steering + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Brakes + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Steering + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does an Audi S5 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Audi S5s tested at age 3, about 13 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 13 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 9.0–18.4%)13% fail first time2024200
Age 4 (rough estimate: 257 tests, 95% interval 11.3–20.1%)15.2% fail first time2024257
Age 10 (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 7.6–20.6%)12.8% fail first time2024102
Age 11 (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 7.9–20.6%)13.0% fail first time2024108
Age 12 (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 8.9–19.8%)13.4% fail first time2024149
Age 13 (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 14.5–25.1%)19.3% fail first time2024213
Age 14 (rough estimate: 277 tests, 95% interval 20.2–30.3%)24.9% fail first time2024277
Age 15 (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 15.6–28.4%)21.3% fail first time2024155
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 16 (rough estimate: 271 tests, 95% interval 20.6–31.0%)25.5% fail first time2024271
Age 17 (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 16.2–31.9%)23.1% fail first time2024108

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Audi S5? (US market)

NHTSA lists 1801 US technical service bulletins for the Audi S5 (US market, Audi S5, model years 2015–2021 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Audi S5 · US service bulletins · 1801 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Audi S5, model years 2015–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins1801bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1944
Year 201337bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1944
Year 2014144bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1944
Year 201589bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1944
Year 201668bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1944
Year 201797bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1944
Year 201844bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1944
Year 2019112bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1944
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Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 2020146bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1944
Year 2021154bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1944
Year 2022159bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1944
Year 2023209bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1944
Year 2024270bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1944
Year 2025173bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1944
Year 202699bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1944

Source: NHTSA, US market, Audi S5, model years 2015–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Audi S5 to NHTSA concerns lamps & electrical: 18 complaints (US market, Audi S5, model years 2015–2021 only).

bar · Audi S5 · Lamps &amp; electrical · 18 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Audi S5, model years 2015–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps & electrical18complaintsNHTSA + 202418
Engine (not MOT-tested)13complaintsNHTSA + 202413
Restraints5complaintsNHTSA + 20245
Steering3complaintsNHTSA + 20243
Visibility3complaintsNHTSA + 20243
Transmission (not MOT-tested)2complaintsNHTSA + 20242

Source: NHTSA, US market, Audi S5, model years 2015–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Audi S5 fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 31.3% of Audi S5s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 1,308 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in the Netherlands the Audi S5 also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Audi S5 · Netherlands · 31.3 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 31.3 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands31.3% failed50.82024 by country1308

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of an Audi S5 MOT matter?

Audi S5s fail first time most in July (22.3%, against 29.3% for all cars that month) and least in March (16.4%) (2024, n = 1,944).

line · Audi S5 · January · 20.6 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 20.6. December: 16.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January20.6% fail first time31.12024931
February18.9% fail first time30.02024883
March16.4% fail first time28.32024817
April20.5% fail first time29.82024601
May18.1% fail first time28.82024667
June20.1% fail first time28.12024706
July22.3% fail first time29.32024770
August20.0% fail first time29.22024889
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September17.3% fail first time28.220241009
October21.1% fail first time30.320241034
November18.3% fail first time30.62024962
December16.9% fail first time29.32024773

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 1,944 initial Audi S5 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 1,944 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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MOT Risk Index (2026). Audi S5 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/audi-s5/

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Audi S5 MOT: quick answers

What is the Audi S5 first-time MOT pass rate?

81.0% of first attempts passed in 2024 (1,944 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 1,944 primary tests: 19.03% failed first time and 83.5% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 59.6 is shown separately.