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AG51 NGS

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,502 mi
Last recorded125,502 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 NGS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 125,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 125,501 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 121,099 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 115,146 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 105,567 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 95,744 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 88,408 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 88,408 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front And Rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 72,097 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer side wall cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 62,335 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre feathering

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre badly perished advise replacement

Fail 23 May 2018 62,335 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre feathering

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre badly perished advise replacement

Pass 8 May 2017 53,006 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 43,026 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

under trays fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 42,980 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2015 31,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AG51 NGS 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 73.3%.

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 AG51 NGS, 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 AG51 NGS registered?

AG51 NGS is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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