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X7 VCC

2012 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,724 mi
Last recorded135,724 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 VCC
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 135,724 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 135,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 132,658 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 131,239 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 129,940 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 123,645 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 119,726 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 118,924 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 105,633 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 93,722 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 83,060 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 69,932 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 58,789 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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X7 VCC is a 2012 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X7 VCC, 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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X7 VCC is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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