Audi S5
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 10 years from 3,806 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
89%
Total Tests
3,806
Best Year
2015 (94%)
Years Covered
10
About the Audi S5
The Audi S5 has been tested 3,806 times in 2026 MOT data across 10 model years (2007 to 2017), with an average pass rate of 89%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2015 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 67 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 85%. The 9 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer AUDI S5s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 110,886 miles, while the newest (2017) averages 59,695 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Audi S5 by Year
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