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2012 Audi S5 3.0L Petrol · LE55 VSS

LE55 VSS

2012 Audi S5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 71,855 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2024.

Make & Model
AUDI S5
Year / Origin
2012 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 15 Dec 2024
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Jul 2024)
Recorded Mileage
71,855 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 15 Dec 2024
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2024
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2012
Engine
2995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The MOT history for this 2012 Audi S5 indicates a consistent standard of roadworthiness. In the most recent test in December 2023 at 71,855 miles, the vehicle passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This reflects a stable trend over the last five years, where the car consistently met safety standards without failing mechanical or structural inspections. The absence of recurring advisories across multiple tests suggests that critical components, such as the braking system, suspension, and exhaust emissions, have been maintained within acceptable operating parameters. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 5,100 miles per year. Between the 2019 test at 58,503 miles and the 2023 test at 71,855 miles, the car covered 13,352 miles. While low mileage generally reduces wear on engine components and brake discs, it can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts like suspension bushes or seals if the vehicle sits for long periods. However, the annual testing intervals show the car has remained in use enough to prevent significant stagnation-related issues. Based on the provided data, there are no immediate red flags regarding structural corrosion or mechanical failure in the record. A buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the tyre tread and check for any signs of binding calipers, as these are consumables not always highlighted until they reach a major threshold. The clean history from the 2020 through the 2023 inspections provides a high level of confidence in the vehicle's structural integrity and safety-critical systems.
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LE55 VSS Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2023
  • 71,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LE55 VSS MOT History

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MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi S5 (LE55 VSS) between December 2021 and December 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

LE55 VSS Mileage History

  1. 11/12/202165,070 mi
  2. 06/12/202265,559 mi+489 mi
  3. 06/12/202371,855 mi+6,296 mi

Average of roughly 3,418 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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