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AC03 ARO

2012 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,978 mi
Last recorded66,978 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 ARO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 66,978 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Upper exhaust join clamps corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 65,254 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 63,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 61,780 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 59,997 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 59,071 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 58,461 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,927 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 49,273 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 49,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2017 42,606 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 19 May 2016 32,466 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 28,006 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 23,834 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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AC03 ARO is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AC03 ARO, 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 AC03 ARO registered?

AC03 ARO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AC03 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 ARO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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