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S5 NUA

2012 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,423 mi
Last recorded64,423 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 NUA
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 64,423 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 62,723 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 58,574 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 58,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel filler cap not opening

heatshield insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2021 58,083 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

fuel filler flap not opening

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 43,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 35,943 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 29,997 miles

Nearside Front Cut In Side Wall

Offside Front Cut In Side Wall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 24,116 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 19,484 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2015 19,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S5 NUA is a 2012 Audi S5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S5 NUA, 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 S5 NUA registered?

S5 NUA is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is S5 NUA safe to buy?

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