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AK12 UOT

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,274 mi
Last recorded129,274 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 UOT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 129,274 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 123,742 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 115,438 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 115,349 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 102,595 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 84,168 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 74,093 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 73,568 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 63,484 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,166 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 UOT is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UOT, 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 UOT registered?

AK12 UOT is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is AK12 UOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 UOT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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