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EJ12 VHF

2012 Audi S5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,281 mi
Last recorded105,281 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 VHF
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 105,281 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush.(rear of 2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 98,864 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER X4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 90,216 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 81,437 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 81,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 71,597 miles

brake pad warning lamp on but pad wear looks ok

Pass 15 Jun 2020 64,067 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 63,804 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel has a welding defect been repaired before. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 53,040 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 53,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 50,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,806 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 39,259 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 31,590 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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EJ12 VHF is a 2012 Audi S5 in White 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 EJ12 VHF, 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 EJ12 VHF registered?

EJ12 VHF is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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