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LX12 UVK

2012 Audi S5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,416 mi
Last recorded89,416 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 UVK
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 89,416 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,453 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 84,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 81,189 miles

Nearside Front suspect tyre damage

Fail 9 Feb 2024 81,066 miles

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

Nearside Front suspect tyre damage

Pass 17 Feb 2023 78,915 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 78,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 76,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 71,119 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 68,645 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 68,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 61,004 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust sleeves corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,005 miles

centre exhaust sleeves corroded

offside front tyre has minor cuts on sidewalls

Fail 14 Feb 2018 47,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust sleeves corroded

offside front tyre has minor cuts on sidewalls

Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,839 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cuts, not to cords

Offside Front tyre slight cuts, not to cords

both exhaust sleeves slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 23,988 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts to inner and outer sidewalls,within requirements

Pass 16 Feb 2015 13,688 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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LX12 UVK is a 2012 Audi S5 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LX12 UVK, 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 LX12 UVK registered?

LX12 UVK is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is LX12 UVK safe to buy?

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