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S5 PGX

2012 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,353 mi
Last recorded114,353 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 PGX
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 114,353 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 114,285 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 107,102 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 99,099 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 91,924 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 91,922 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 84,785 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 77,180 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm + bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 66,785 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 58,862 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 51,383 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 51,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 13 May 2016 43,252 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 43,252 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,937 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,227 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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S5 PGX is a 2012 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PGX, 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 PGX registered?

S5 PGX is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is S5 PGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 PGX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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