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AJ12 RKF

2012 Audi S5

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,982 mi
Last recorded110,982 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 RKF
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 110,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 110,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 110,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2024 107,806 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 101,503 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 89,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 81,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 75,825 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 58,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 58,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre tread cracked/perished

Pass 9 Jun 2017 51,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,819 miles

Front Both front tyre valve stems perishing

Rear o/s/r tyre valve stem perishing

Fail 10 Jun 2016 44,819 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Both front tyre valve stems perishing

Rear o/s/r tyre valve stem perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,691 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S5?

Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,076
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 230
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 112
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AJ12 RKF is a 2012 Audi S5 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 57,745 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi S5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ12 RKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Audi S5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ12 RKF registered?

AJ12 RKF is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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