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A12 AUU

2017 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,148 mi
Last recorded144,148 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AUU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 144,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 144,148 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 141,287 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 123,590 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 94,778 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 64,179 miles

Nearside Rear screw in tyre tread

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitor light stays on

Pass 17 Sep 2020 57,018 miles

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

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre tread

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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A12 AUU is a 2017 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 48,661 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 A12 AUU, 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 9 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 AUU registered?

A12 AUU is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 12 September 2017.

Is A12 AUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 AUU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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