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BL61 FTN

2012 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,662 mi
Last recorded99,662 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 FTN
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 99,662 miles

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

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

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

there is a strong smell of fuel from under the bonnet but no leaks detected.

Fail 8 Oct 2025 98,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed there is a hole in the tread exposing the cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

there is a strong smell of fuel from under the bonnet but no leaks detected.

Pass 7 Oct 2024 95,653 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 91,686 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 91,675 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 86,193 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 77,211 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 70,934 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 70,759 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 63,316 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 60,838 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 56,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 50,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 41,756 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 26 Jan 2015 41,427 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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BL61 FTN is a 2012 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL61 FTN, 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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BL61 FTN is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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