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A3 FFA

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,257 mi
Last recorded111,257 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 FFA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 111,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 109,097 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 105,855 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 105,848 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 103,836 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 101,902 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deteriated

Pass 13 Jun 2019 100,828 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 100,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 96,858 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 91,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 87,697 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,704 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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A3 FFA is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A3 FFA, 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 A3 FFA registered?

A3 FFA is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is A3 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 FFA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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