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731 HUO

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,598 mi
Last recorded79,598 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration731 HUO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 79,598 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 79,468 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 79,204 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 77,349 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 76,735 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 76,732 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 75,731 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 74,689 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 72,864 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 72,864 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,121 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 67,217 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 54,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

unable to check back seats

Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,737 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 38,737 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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731 HUO is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 731 HUO, 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 731 HUO registered?

731 HUO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is 731 HUO safe to buy?

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