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AK12 ZNF

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,870 mi
Last recorded164,870 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 164,870 miles

Rear suspension bed rusty condition

Pass 22 Jul 2025 159,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 159,865 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 153,694 miles

Rear Axel corroded all over

Pass 13 Jul 2023 144,901 miles

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

Rear suspension bed rusty condition

Pass 15 Jul 2022 128,633 miles

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

aftermarket number plates fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2022 127,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed size 255//35//19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

aftermarket number plates fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2021 110,156 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 99,611 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 91,329 miles

Both exhaust sleeve clamps have corrosion

Pass 16 May 2018 82,477 miles

Front Exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 82,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

OSF tyre outer sidewall is cut but not deep enough to reach cords.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chipped and cracked (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2017 69,091 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 51,124 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF TREAD

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,201 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 ZNF is a 2012 Audi A5 in White 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 ZNF, 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 ZNF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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