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AK12 UOM

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,553 mi
Last recorded141,553 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 UOM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 141,553 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 137,280 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 125,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 125,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 114,283 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 106,742 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 95,338 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 95,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 88,679 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 86,904 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 76,422 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,605 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,104 miles

Wrong size tyres fitted to the front of the vehicle.

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 UOM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UOM, 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 UOM registered?

AK12 UOM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is AK12 UOM safe to buy?

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