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OY10 BEN

2012 Audi S5

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

160,210 mi
Last recorded160,210 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S557,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY10 BEN
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 160,210 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 105,438 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 155,572 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 101,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Nov 2024 101,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2024 148,040 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 98,797 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 136,468 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 136,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 91,794 miles

SLIGHT BLOW ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM

Fail 17 Oct 2022 91,794 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 132,274 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 90,365 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 129,349 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 129,349 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 89,591 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 124,323 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 81,278 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2019 114,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 72,605 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 106,953 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2018 106,953 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 64,069 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,998 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 99,210 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2017 99,210 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,477 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 59,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 93,076 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2016 93,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 44,312 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,286 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2013 37,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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OY10 BEN is a 2012 Audi S5 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

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 OY10 BEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY10 BEN registered?

OY10 BEN is a 2012 Audi S5, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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