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S5 XEA

2012 Audi S5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,408 mi
Last recorded147,408 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 XEA
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 147,408 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 135,757 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 123,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 112,113 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 101,467 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 101,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 87,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess back box (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 76,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 64,713 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 54,042 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 38,937 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 29,548 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 XEA is a 2012 Audi S5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

S5 XEA is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is S5 XEA safe to buy?

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