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RS05 FAT

2012 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,280 mi
Last recorded77,280 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS05 FAT
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 77,280 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 77,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 73,979 miles

under trays and wheel arched broken

Pass 8 Aug 2023 68,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 64,537 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 55,725 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,742 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 35,982 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 27,686 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 20,783 miles

n/s/f inner disc corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 15,085 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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RS05 FAT is a 2012 Audi S5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RS05 FAT, 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 RS05 FAT registered?

RS05 FAT is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is RS05 FAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS05 FAT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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