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S27 TLP

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

154,055 mi
Last recorded154,055 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 TLP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 154,055 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top suspension arm has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 154,044 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower suspension arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top suspension arm has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2026 158,342 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions clean

Pass 12 Jul 2025 148,281 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 143,369 miles

Clean emissions

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 132,176 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 147,854 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 141,113 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 122,902 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 132,354 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 112,788 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 112,787 miles

Brake performance not tested Rear tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35r20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 97,350 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 118,892 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 86,950 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 108,422 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 71,956 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 101,937 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 101,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 56,651 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,514 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,236 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 May 2016 89,517 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 25,269 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,195 miles

both rear tyres worn low inner edges.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,496 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,808 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded!

Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,557 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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S27 TLP is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

Across all 2012 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S27 TLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S27 TLP registered?

S27 TLP is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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