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M99 SBY

2012 Audi S5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,165 mi
Last recorded144,165 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 SBY
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 144,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 135,268 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 127,857 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 117,916 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 108,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 100,317 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 90,405 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,946 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,521 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 59,079 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,921 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 31,784 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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M99 SBY is a 2012 Audi S5 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M99 SBY, 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 M99 SBY registered?

M99 SBY is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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