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A5 XKW

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,117 mi
Last recorded62,117 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XKW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 62,117 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber slight leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Rear brake discs worn and corrosion

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 18 Nov 2019 62,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear shock absorber slight leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Rear brake discs worn and corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2018 50,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and shoulder balding (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner shoulder balding (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front wipers slight smear

Pass 15 Nov 2017 40,424 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,506 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jun 2015 11,876 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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A5 XKW is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A5 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

A5 XKW is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is A5 XKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 XKW shows 6 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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