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S50 TCP

2012 Audi S5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,633 mi
Last recorded86,633 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 TCP
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 86,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 81,449 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 74,335 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 67,110 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 67,110 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear puncture repair leaking

tyre pressure light on

Pass 22 Feb 2022 65,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,010 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 55,397 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 52,623 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 48,389 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 46,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,819 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 11,483 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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S50 TCP is a 2012 Audi S5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S50 TCP, 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 S50 TCP registered?

S50 TCP is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is S50 TCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 TCP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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