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ST12 AVY

2012 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,913 mi
Last recorded65,913 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 AVY
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 65,913 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 62,676 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 62,676 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 54,286 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside lower front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside upper, front and rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 51,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 49,213 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 47,644 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,590 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 42,097 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 34,469 miles

all tyres slightly perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,546 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,043 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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ST12 AVY is a 2012 Audi S5 in Grey with a 3,197cc 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 ST12 AVY, 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 ST12 AVY registered?

ST12 AVY is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is ST12 AVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 AVY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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