Audi S5 quattro

Based on 5 Audi S5 quattro vehicles and 36 completed MOT tests, the Audi S5 quattro has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 64,028 miles.

Audi S5 quattro problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Audi S5 quattro MOT tests:

• Tyres, wheels & suspension55%
• Other15%
• Brakes12%
• Body & structure9%
• Emissions & nuisance7%
• Lamps & electrical4%
• Steering4%
• Identification & plates1%

Audi S5 quattro pass rate by age

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Audi S5 quattro MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi S5 quattro MOT tests:

1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
2. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
3. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
4. Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
5. Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
6. Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front straight arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
7. Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front curved arms (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
8. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
9. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2 times)
10. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
11. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
12. Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust clamp starting to blow (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
13. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front front lower arm lower shocker bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
14. Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
15. Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower rear arm bush starting to leak oil (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)

Audi S5 quattro pass rate by registration year

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