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AK12 EWJ

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

283,721 mi
Last recorded283,721 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 283,721 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 261,424 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 261,384 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 236,440 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 212,680 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 190,076 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 169,199 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 147,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

shields prevent full examination.

Fail 28 Feb 2018 147,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

shields prevent full examination.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 116,090 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 82,785 miles

Wiper blades are quite smeary

Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in osr tyre sidewall

wipers worn

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 EWJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel 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 AK12 EWJ, 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 AK12 EWJ registered?

AK12 EWJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is AK12 EWJ safe to buy?

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