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AK12 PZE

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,771 mi
Last recorded192,771 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 192,771 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front new pads fitted only to offside front

Fail 22 May 2026 192,681 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing one snapped off (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in one patch (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front new pads fitted only to offside front

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 186,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 179,177 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 179,177 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2023 168,236 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertray fitted

Pass 9 May 2022 157,521 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray fitted

Pass 3 May 2021 144,819 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine undertray fitted

Fail 3 May 2021 144,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine undertray fitted

Pass 7 May 2020 136,447 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 128,426 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 119,284 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 116,484 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 114,480 miles

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

engine cover fitted

front brake pads low

under tray fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 85,841 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 PZE is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PZE, 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 PZE is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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