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A5 XKO

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,353 mi
Last recorded135,353 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XKO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 135,353 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 135,353 miles

Side repeater not working n/s front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 126,679 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 114,973 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 114,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 104,411 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2022 104,400 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2021 92,682 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,023 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,862 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,675 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 54,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2017 50,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 40,348 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight split on inside wall but not showing cord

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front pads wearing low

Pass 26 Nov 2015 31,151 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 31,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

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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A5 XKO is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black 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 A5 XKO, 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 A5 XKO registered?

A5 XKO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is A5 XKO safe to buy?

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