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DC12 HFP

2012 Audi S5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,545 mi
Last recorded86,545 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC12 HFP
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 86,545 miles

Nearside Rear Outer lens damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2025 82,598 miles

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS CREAKED

Pass 20 Apr 2024 76,388 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 71,103 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 67,497 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 67,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 62,230 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 58,946 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 57,208 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 54,219 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 52,544 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 44,730 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 35,516 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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DC12 HFP is a 2012 Audi S5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DC12 HFP, 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 DC12 HFP registered?

DC12 HFP is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is DC12 HFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC12 HFP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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