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LV62 VEL

2012 Audi S5

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,688 mi
Last recorded72,688 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 VEL
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 72,688 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 72,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside coil springs lowered front and rear. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,581 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 53,014 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 43,311 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 34,897 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 27,931 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

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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LV62 VEL is a 2012 Audi S5 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LV62 VEL, 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 LV62 VEL registered?

LV62 VEL is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is LV62 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 VEL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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