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AA05 RDA

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,682 mi
Last recorded142,682 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 RDA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 142,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on wear markers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 142,224 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 139,892 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 133,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 133,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 127,208 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 119,951 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 117,869 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 110,572 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,147 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 97,939 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 83,534 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,747 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 67,670 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm

Pass 27 Jun 2015 53,721 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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AA05 RDA is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AA05 RDA, 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 AA05 RDA registered?

AA05 RDA is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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