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RS54 SAZ

2012 Audi S5

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,647 mi
Last recorded66,647 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS54 SAZ
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 66,647 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 63,531 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 59,147 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 55,601 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 51,401 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 44,088 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 44,060 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 44,054 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 40,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 34,075 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 34,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 32,327 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 28,470 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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RS54 SAZ is a 2012 Audi S5 in White 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 RS54 SAZ, 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 RS54 SAZ registered?

RS54 SAZ is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is RS54 SAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS54 SAZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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