Audi S5 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 11,065 +4.0% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 822 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 82.0% Cars of the same ages 71.3%
• Rank by number licensed No. 327 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed count At its peak highest since 2007
• Average annual mileage 6,000 miles a year

How many Audi S5s are left in Great Britain?

There were 11,065 Audi S5s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 822 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2007.

Audi S5 MOT reliability

In 2025, 82.0% of Audi S5 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Audi S5s tested pass 71.3% of the time, so the Audi S5 does better than average for its age, by 10.7 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 80.8%.

Audi S5 MOT failures

Tyres is the most common reason a Audi S5 fails its MOT, appearing on 35.4% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.1% of Audi S5 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Audi S5 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Audi S5 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: ply or cords exposed”, on 11.8% of 390 failed tests. 42.6% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Audi S5 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 11,345 Audi S5s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 92.2% have an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc, and 7.7% have an engine of 4,101cc to 4,200cc. The share with an engine of 4,101cc to 4,200cc has fallen from 41.6% in 2014 to 7.7%. Petrols made up 100.0% of those licensed in 2014 and 91.5% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Audi S5 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Audi S5 from 2009, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2025 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol hybrid versions ranges from 35.3 to 37.2 mpg, with CO2 of 176 to 181 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2009 to 2010), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 23.3 to 26.2 mpg, with CO2 of 256 to 288 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• NEDC figures (in VCA’s data until September 2018) and WLTP figures (from the 2019 guide) come from different tests, so they are shown separately and should not be compared.
• VCA’s data has no Audi versions for 2019 to 2024, so the years listed may leave out years the Audi S5 was on sale.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “S Series”, “S5 Avant”, “S5 Saloon”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Audi S5 safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Audi S5 in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Audi S5. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

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