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AF12 NZG

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,351 mi
Last recorded174,351 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NZG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 174,351 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 174,351 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 168,604 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 161,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 147,871 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 138,306 miles

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

all under trays fitted and side sill covers

Pass 15 Feb 2021 132,033 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 132,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 120,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 103,476 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 86,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm prompt replcement strongly advised (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm borderline fail (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm prompt replcement strongly advised (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 86,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm prompt replcement strongly advised (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm borderline fail (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm prompt replcement strongly advised (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit severely bald on inside (4.1.E.1)

engine cover-under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,896 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 43,830 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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AF12 NZG is a 2012 Audi A5 in White 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 AF12 NZG, 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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AF12 NZG is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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