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AK12 KXW

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,025 mi
Last recorded121,025 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 KXW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 121,025 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 115,786 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 109,515 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 103,032 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 97,587 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 93,605 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 90,463 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 84,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped/ pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 74,859 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 74,859 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 42,492 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 28,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KXW is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KXW, 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 KXW registered?

AK12 KXW is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AK12 KXW safe to buy?

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