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A4 VXX

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,161 mi
Last recorded141,161 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VXX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 141,161 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 141,028 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 136,414 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 136,400 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 131,273 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 131,271 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 127,729 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 122,530 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 118,008 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 115,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,757 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 87,149 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 76,557 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 55,796 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,098 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,493 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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A4 VXX is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A4 VXX, 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 A4 VXX registered?

A4 VXX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is A4 VXX safe to buy?

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