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SP61 EUD

2012 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,850 mi
Last recorded75,850 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 EUD
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 75,850 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 70,618 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 70,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 63,441 miles

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

corrosion to both exhaust sleeves

Fail 18 Jul 2024 63,441 miles

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

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

corrosion to both exhaust sleeves

Pass 27 Jul 2023 56,935 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))

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

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

corrosion to both exhaust sleeves

Pass 21 Jul 2022 48,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

corrosion to exhaust sleeves

Pass 30 Jul 2021 47,339 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 45,171 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 45,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 40,844 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 34,470 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 29,670 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 24,516 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 18,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP61 EUD is a 2012 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP61 EUD, 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 SP61 EUD registered?

SP61 EUD is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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