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DN62 BXA

2012 Audi S5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,163 mi
Last recorded118,163 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 BXA
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 118,163 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 118,162 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor on rear suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 115,979 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 115,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 100,330 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 86,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,164 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 70,720 miles

Rear Brake Pads are roughly 75% worn.

Pass 10 Jan 2020 64,076 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 53,824 miles

both rear tyres tread low on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2018 44,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 19 Jan 2017 33,407 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 23,406 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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DN62 BXA is a 2012 Audi S5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DN62 BXA, 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 DN62 BXA registered?

DN62 BXA is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is DN62 BXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 BXA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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