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W31 MAB

2012 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,179 mi
Last recorded48,179 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 MAB
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 48,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 47,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 28,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 9,642 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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W31 MAB is a 2012 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W31 MAB, 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 W31 MAB registered?

W31 MAB is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is W31 MAB safe to buy?

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