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A21 VKC

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,193 mi
Last recorded139,193 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 VKC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 139,193 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 135,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 133,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip Zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 115,354 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 95,351 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 83,752 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 75,841 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 67,587 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,358 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,995 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 27 Mar 2017 59,918 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from center mirror ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,556 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 52,556 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake pads worn

Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,243 miles

front brake pads low.

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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A21 VKC is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A21 VKC, 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 A21 VKC registered?

A21 VKC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is A21 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 VKC shows 14 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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