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D4 SNM

2012 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,335 mi
Last recorded75,335 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 SNM
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 75,335 miles

Engine and various undertrays fitte obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 20 Aug 2025 75,334 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine and various undertrays fitte obscuring inspection of some components

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 72,282 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 69,352 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2022 65,233 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 65,233 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 61,923 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 27 Aug 2020 59,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,485 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2019 54,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,784 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 43,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm - sidewall cut not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - sidewall cut not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 35,296 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 27,335 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,825 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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D4 SNM is a 2012 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D4 SNM, 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 D4 SNM registered?

D4 SNM is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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