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AK12 HWH

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,021 mi
Last recorded131,021 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 HWH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 131,021 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 131,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2023 119,303 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 99,679 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 81,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 74,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,325 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 60,987 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,369 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside fronts (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre damage to outer wall and wearing low in tread

Fail 18 Apr 2017 53,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced head lamp bulb (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced head lamp bulb (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside fronts (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre damage to outer wall and wearing low in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2016 45,774 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,253 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 HWH is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 HWH, 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 HWH is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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