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AK12 DNF

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,682 mi
Last recorded115,682 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DNF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 115,682 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 109,552 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 109,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 102,184 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Front brake disc back plate insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 92,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread @ 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 91,830 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 83,202 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 75,302 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 67,922 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 58,785 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 49,007 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,450 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 37,515 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 30,388 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 22,364 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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AK12 DNF is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AK12 DNF, 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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AK12 DNF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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