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AK05 AVA

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,328 mi
Last recorded89,328 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 AVA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 89,328 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 86,130 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 81,302 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,063 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 76,573 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 76,573 miles

Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 63,990 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 63,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 61,434 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 55,697 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,926 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,759 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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AK05 AVA is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AK05 AVA, 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 AK05 AVA registered?

AK05 AVA is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is AK05 AVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 AVA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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