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A12 XPP

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,678 mi
Last recorded52,678 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XPP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2025 52,678 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 47,734 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 40,949 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 33,811 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 29,577 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 27,888 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 21,342 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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A12 XPP is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 54,601 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 A12 XPP, 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 10 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 XPP registered?

A12 XPP is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is A12 XPP safe to buy?

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