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WM12 NPA

2012 Audi S5

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,219 mi
Last recorded142,219 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 NPA
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 142,219 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 142,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

bonnet strut failed, requires replacing

coolant low

Fail 27 Oct 2025 142,197 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

bonnet strut failed, requires replacing

coolant low

Pass 13 Nov 2024 140,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothfront and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 140,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothfront and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 122,874 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 105,319 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 105,317 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 88,599 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 72,468 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 53,481 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,503 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 44,313 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,588 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 35,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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WM12 NPA is a 2012 Audi S5 in Black with a 3,000cc 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 WM12 NPA, 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 WM12 NPA registered?

WM12 NPA is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 18 August 2012.

Is WM12 NPA safe to buy?

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