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AJ12 VAK

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,337 mi
Last recorded105,337 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VAK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 105,337 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 99,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 98,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 96,129 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 96,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 93,540 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 93,540 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 90,498 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 29 May 2020 86,736 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm buses slight racking

Offside Front Upper suspension arms bushes slight cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bushes slight cracking

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bushes slight cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,699 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,703 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 40,235 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 29,793 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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AJ12 VAK is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 AJ12 VAK, 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 AJ12 VAK registered?

AJ12 VAK is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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