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A17 ORU

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,041 mi
Last recorded110,041 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 ORU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 110,041 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 110,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 105,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage outer sidewall / slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers and undertrays obscuring testable items

Fail 22 Nov 2024 105,039 miles

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

Front Upper Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers fitted unable to fully inspect components damage or corrosion

Exhaust emissions plate value missing / damaged

Under engine and floor coverings fitted unable to fully inspect components damage or corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2022 102,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 102,443 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing between 7 and o (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing between 7 and o (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 99,226 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 96,516 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2019 90,426 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 82,259 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

offside number plate lamp bulb inoperative

Pass 20 Jan 2018 69,967 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 69,967 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 56,744 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 40,571 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A17 ORU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A17 ORU, 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 A17 ORU registered?

A17 ORU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is A17 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 ORU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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