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AB04 GEY

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,091 mi
Last recorded81,091 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 GEY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 81,091 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 76,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 72,573 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 72,573 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 68,825 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 66,051 miles

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 61,132 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 61,132 miles

Offside Outer Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 56,811 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 56,811 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 51,409 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 46,113 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 40,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 34,196 miles

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

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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AB04 GEY is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AB04 GEY, 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 AB04 GEY registered?

AB04 GEY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is AB04 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB04 GEY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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