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PA11 LUM

2012 Audi S5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,708 mi
Last recorded82,708 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA11 LUM
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 82,708 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 80,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 77,365 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 74,963 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,494 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 64,974 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,093 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,722 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 52,722 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,344 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,700 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 35,328 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,134 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 24,134 miles

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

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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PA11 LUM is a 2012 Audi S5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PA11 LUM, 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 PA11 LUM registered?

PA11 LUM is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is PA11 LUM safe to buy?

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