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AK12 HXC

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,037 mi
Last recorded118,037 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 HXC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 118,037 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 114,325 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 101,523 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 94,502 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 94,421 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 82,201 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 72,532 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 67,895 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre CENTRE ()

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jan 2019 67,895 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre CENTRE ()

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,889 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 54,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,503 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,428 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 HXC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 HXC registered?

AK12 HXC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is AK12 HXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 HXC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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