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S5 VTV

2012 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,640 mi
Last recorded77,640 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 VTV
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 77,640 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 67,285 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 65,407 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 62,714 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 61,161 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 61,161 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak ( possible upper alloy pipe at chassis leg) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 59,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255x35x19 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255x35x19 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 58,680 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 56,581 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 53,571 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,151 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,185 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,823 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 VTV is a 2012 Audi S5 in Blue with a 4,163cc 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 S5 VTV, 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 S5 VTV registered?

S5 VTV is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is S5 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 VTV 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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