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KV12 HLY

2012 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,304 mi
Last recorded87,304 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 HLY
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 87,304 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 80,992 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 75,353 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,245 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 64,342 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Repaired and has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 62,608 miles

nearside rear tyre tread close to limit

Fail 18 Sep 2020 62,608 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre tread close to limit

Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,016 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 53,574 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 48,881 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 48,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 43,391 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

nearside front tyre cut to sidewall no cords showing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 31,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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KV12 HLY 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 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 KV12 HLY, 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 KV12 HLY registered?

KV12 HLY is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is KV12 HLY safe to buy?

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