2011 Audi S5 3.0L Petrol · DY11 ANE

The vehicle presents a generally stable mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 05 February 2026, where it passed at 115,249 miles. That said, the maintenance trend over the preceding twelve months reveals a pattern of neglecting basic consumable checks and suspension component integrity. Just one week prior, on 29 January 2026, the car failed at 115,194 miles for a dangerously worn nearside front tyre and degraded suspension ball joint dust covers. The rapid reversal of these faults before the February pass suggests a last-minute remedial effort rather than consistent, proactive upkeep. Tyre wear advisories appear repeatedly across the record, indicating the previous owner routinely ran rubber to the legal minimum rather than replacing it in good time. Mileage accumulation is steady and entirely typical for a 2011 Audi S5 of this age, averaging roughly 7,683 miles per year. The record shows a clear progression from 94,797 miles in March 2023 to 115,249 miles by February 2026, with no anomalous gaps or sudden spikes in usage. The data set is relatively sparse, covering only five tests across three years, which limits the ability to identify long-term wear trends on components like the drivetrain or exhaust system. The clean pass recorded on 01 February 2024 at 102,171 miles stands in stark contrast to the recurring tyre and suspension issues flagged before and after that date. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering components during any physical inspection. The January 2026 failure specifically cited a nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover and a rear control arm dust cover that was split wide open. Once these protective covers fail, dirt and moisture accelerate wear on the joint itself, leading to play, vague steering, and potential failure. The repeated advisories for worn front brake pads and tyres worn to the legal limit on the nearside front corner point to uneven wear patterns. This could indicate misaligned tracking, a binding brake caliper, or simply a lack of regular tyre rotation. The offside rear tyre sidewall damage noted in 2025 also warrants a thorough check of the inner wheel arches and suspension bushes for any signs of contact or structural corrosion.