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2012 AUDI RS5 FSI QUATTRO AUTO4.2L PETROL

RS05 ADA

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2012 AUDI RS5 FSI QUATTRO AUTO — PETROL, 4163cc. This vehicle has 119,955 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 09/12/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/04/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2012
Engine
4163cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean pass on 10 December 2025 at 119,955 miles. This result indicates that the car met all minimum legal safety and emission requirements during its most recent inspection. While the history shows a pattern of initial failures, the transition to a defect-free certificate suggests that the current owner is proactive in addressing identified faults to bring the vehicle back to roadworthy standards. At 119,955 miles over 14 years, the A5 averages approximately 8,500 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage for a premium saloon of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with a 10,000-mile gap between November 2022 and November 2023, and another 10,000 miles between November 2023 and March 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluid integrity. The buyer should pay attention to the specific reasons for the failures in November 2023 and March 2025, as the provided summary does not detail the exact mechanical faults. Given the mileage and age, a physical inspection must focus on the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and control arms which are common wear points on this chassis. The inspector should also check for corrosion on the underbody and assess the state of the brake calipers and discs to ensure the recent passes do not mask underlying structural or mechanical fatigue.

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Free vehicle health score

75
/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 04:56 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Audi Rs5 Fsi Quattro Auto (RS05 ADA) from 2012 show a total of 5 MOT tests between November 2022 and December 2025.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 6 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Front inner wheel arch. (5.2.3 (f))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Front inner wheel arch. (5.2.3 (f))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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