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VX12 GCO

2012 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,140 mi
Last recorded104,140 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 GCO
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 104,140 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 100,389 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 91,721 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 88,961 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,595 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 76,868 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 64,078 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both exhaust clamps corroding and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,493 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 59,915 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Mar 2017 56,143 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,987 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,253 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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VX12 GCO is a 2012 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VX12 GCO, 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 VX12 GCO registered?

VX12 GCO is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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