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A17 SFF

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

201,576 mi
Last recorded201,576 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SFF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 201,576 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 193,747 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 193,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 177,862 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 155,644 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 131,633 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 115,156 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 97,927 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 89,448 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 79,201 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 70,711 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,002 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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A17 SFF is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 A17 SFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 SFF registered?

A17 SFF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is A17 SFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 SFF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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