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V1 ASY

2012 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,590 mi
Last recorded141,590 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 ASY
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 141,590 miles

Nearside Front Knock felt under braking

Fail 29 Aug 2025 141,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Knock felt under braking

Pass 2 Sep 2024 136,362 miles

BOTH FRONT Tyres BALD inner edge close to cord exposure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 130,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre WEARING inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre WEARING inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2022 124,645 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 124,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 119,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and BALDING inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and WORN inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 113,172 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 106,719 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 93,669 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 84,833 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,060 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,569 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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V1 ASY is a 2012 Audi S5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V1 ASY, 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 V1 ASY registered?

V1 ASY is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is V1 ASY safe to buy?

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