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S5 XSM

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,536 mi
Last recorded67,536 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 XSM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 67,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 67,532 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 47,793 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 44,340 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 40,759 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 36,923 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 32,633 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 29,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 25,038 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 21,786 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 18,447 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 13,941 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 10,710 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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S5 XSM is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 77,710 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S5 XSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S5 XSM registered?

S5 XSM is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is S5 XSM safe to buy?

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