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LA61 EXM

2012 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,970 mi
Last recorded69,970 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA61 EXM
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 69,970 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 65,972 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 61,756 miles

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Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,623 miles

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Pass 2 Aug 2021 52,455 miles

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Pass 11 Aug 2020 47,170 miles

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Pass 22 Feb 2019 39,638 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2M

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2M

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2M

Pass 22 Feb 2018 33,718 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 26,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 20,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 13,727 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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LA61 EXM is a 2012 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LA61 EXM, 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

How do I check the history of LA61 EXM?

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What year was LA61 EXM registered?

LA61 EXM is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is LA61 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA61 EXM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA61 EXM have outstanding finance?

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