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RO12 KUF

2012 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,550 mi
Last recorded87,550 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 KUF
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 87,550 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged advise replacement tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 87,543 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged advise replacement tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 78,296 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 69,209 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 67,498 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 65,357 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 60,673 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 51,825 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,665 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 38,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 30,874 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 30,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 24,399 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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RO12 KUF is a 2012 Audi S5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RO12 KUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO12 KUF registered?

RO12 KUF is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is RO12 KUF safe to buy?

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