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L90 NBL

2012 Audi S5

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,421 mi
Last recorded78,421 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 NBL
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 78,421 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 69,778 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 67,012 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 66,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 61,199 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 61,154 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 59,132 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 55,079 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 44,306 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall cut / damaged / replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 44,305 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 35,228 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall has a cut but can't see ply cords.

Fail 26 Oct 2018 35,228 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall has a cut but can't see ply cords.

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 31,779 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 26,650 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,591 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,991 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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L90 NBL is a 2012 Audi S5 in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L90 NBL, 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 L90 NBL registered?

L90 NBL is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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