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ML12 PVK

2012 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,636 mi
Last recorded120,636 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 PVK
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 120,636 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 120,636 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 115,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 113,885 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 104,285 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 98,539 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 90,429 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 77,052 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cut but not exposing cords

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 77,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake hose rubbing against chassis due to being twisted

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cut but not exposing cords

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 63,947 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On min thickness (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On min thickness (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2018 63,947 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On min thickness (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling inner wheel arch liner (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On min thickness (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,877 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 35,137 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 19,391 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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ML12 PVK is a 2012 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML12 PVK, 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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ML12 PVK is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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