2010 Audi S5 · 1,105 MOT tests
2010 Audi S5 reliability
2010 Audi S5s fail 19.7% of first MOT tests, 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 S5 years (1,105 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi S5s: 16.9%)
- 19.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi S5s: 16.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 50% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 91,767
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,105
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 55% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Audi S5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.6%
- Suspension5.7%
- Lights and electrics4.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4%
- Brakes2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.53%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.08%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.9%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.27%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.18%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.09%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.77%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.14%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.52%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.62%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.34%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.26%)
Other years
Every Audi S5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Audi S5 reliable?
2010 Audi S5s fail 19.7% of first MOT tests, 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 S5 years (1,105 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Audi S5 MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.53% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.08% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Audi S5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Audi S5 shows 91,767 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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