2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Audi S5 MOT pass rate and common faults

146 MOT tests in 2024. 86.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

134Well above average
Passed first time86.3%
Failed or needed repairs13.7%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 146 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    8 marked dangerous
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.7%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits0.7%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush likely to become detached0.7%
    1 marked dangerous
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension4.8%
  2. Brakes3.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  5. Tyres2.7%
  6. Steering0.7%
  7. Lights & electrics0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.5%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Audi S5?

In 2024, 86.3% of 2012 Audi S5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 146 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Audi S5?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Audi S5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 134, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).