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RE12 LGL

2012 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,324 mi
Last recorded148,324 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 LGL
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 148,324 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 148,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 139,536 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Both] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Both] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 139,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Both] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Both] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 131,659 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 122,152 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 114,460 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 112,779 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 108,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor damage to outer sidewall also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 102,324 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 96,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 96,746 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,854 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,571 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RE12 LGL is a 2012 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE12 LGL, 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 RE12 LGL registered?

RE12 LGL is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is RE12 LGL safe to buy?

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