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AA55 OWS

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,118 mi
Last recorded162,118 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA55 OWS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 162,118 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 162,090 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured Inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured Inner rim at previous repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall cracking also tread low and cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 157,420 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2023 144,731 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 129,377 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 116,800 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

centre exhaust clamp detached but exhaust still secure.

emmissions too clean too test.

Pass 29 Feb 2020 111,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 93,018 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 79,496 miles

Emissions too clean to test

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 79,496 miles

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

Emissions too clean to test

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 60,396 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 60,935 miles

no smoke test conducted.does not rev while stationary

Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,288 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2015 27,263 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)

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

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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AA55 OWS is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AA55 OWS, 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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AA55 OWS is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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