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R88 DGY

2012 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,505 mi
Last recorded69,505 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 DGY
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 69,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 62,475 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 55,468 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 55,023 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 49,086 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 49,086 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2021 43,503 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 38,830 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 33,359 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 27,832 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 16,511 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 11,380 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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R88 DGY is a 2012 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R88 DGY, 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 R88 DGY registered?

R88 DGY is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is R88 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 DGY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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