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A24 SPG

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,698 mi
Last recorded126,698 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 SPG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 126,698 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 116,774 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted front & rear

Pass 30 Sep 2023 113,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RUPTURED ON INNER EDGE AND HAD OFF ROAD REPAIR (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F TYRE IS OF WINTER TYPE

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UPPER AND LOWER ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 30 Sep 2023 113,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RUPTURED ON INNER EDGE AND HAD OFF ROAD REPAIR (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F TYRE IS OF WINTER TYPE

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UPPER AND LOWER ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 8 Oct 2022 111,296 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 108,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 108,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 103,707 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket clamp have rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear handbrake calipers noisey

Fail 10 Oct 2020 103,707 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket clamp have rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear handbrake calipers noisey

Pass 10 Oct 2019 98,547 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 98,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 95,096 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,113 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,010 miles

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

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

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,455 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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A24 SPG is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 A24 SPG, 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 A24 SPG registered?

A24 SPG is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 6 October 2012.

Is A24 SPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 SPG 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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