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B9 FRL

2012 Audi S5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,918 mi
Last recorded80,918 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 FRL
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 80,918 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 74,583 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 69,180 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 67,800 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 65,015 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 64,172 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 59,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,432 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Mar 2017 37,874 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,507 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 24,502 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 19,428 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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B9 FRL is a 2012 Audi S5 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B9 FRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B9 FRL registered?

B9 FRL is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is B9 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 FRL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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