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AA02 REN

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,351 mi
Last recorded128,351 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA02 REN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 128,351 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 128,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 125,343 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 125,340 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 120,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 112,254 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2022 106,535 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 106,469 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 96,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 96,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear disc's fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured wheel cracked/fractured on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes have a 26% imbalance limit is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 86,408 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 86,408 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 73,029 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 72,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear has nail in tyre and small cut in sidewall

Pass 28 May 2016 52,358 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and both front have cuts and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 26 May 2016 52,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and both front have cuts and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 11 May 2015 29,407 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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AA02 REN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AA02 REN, 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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AA02 REN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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