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E4 DDL

2012 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,008 mi
Last recorded96,008 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 DDL
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 96,008 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 93,107 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 85,413 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 78,831 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,296 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 72,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 64,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,943 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 54,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 38,450 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,886 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,508 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 25,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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E4 DDL is a 2012 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E4 DDL, 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 E4 DDL registered?

E4 DDL is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is E4 DDL safe to buy?

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