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A22 ESK

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,294 mi
Last recorded117,294 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 ESK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 117,294 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2025 117,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 108,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Offside Front Lower 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 108,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Offside Front Lower 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 99,875 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 99,875 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 90,011 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 90,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 82,545 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 80,303 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,687 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2019 62,390 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 60,638 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,890 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,312 miles

Rear both sides tyre threads worn edgey

Pass 4 Sep 2015 34,867 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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A22 ESK is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A22 ESK, 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 A22 ESK registered?

A22 ESK is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is A22 ESK safe to buy?

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