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GY12 XUB

2012 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,701 mi
Last recorded118,701 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 XUB
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 118,701 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 113,221 miles

undertray / sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2024 108,884 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 105,959 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,083 miles

Nearside front tyre showing wear to edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.7mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 93,641 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 89,126 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 89,088 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 81,581 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 71,321 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,176 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged both fronts cracking slightly (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 57,324 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 32,748 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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GY12 XUB is a 2012 Audi S5 in Black 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 GY12 XUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY12 XUB registered?

GY12 XUB is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is GY12 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 XUB 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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