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AK12 ZXC

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,070 mi
Last recorded112,070 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZXC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 112,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 103,875 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 95,530 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 84,774 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 28 May 2021 73,890 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 68,842 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 60,347 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 52,272 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 49,316 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,911 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 44,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 38,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZXC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

AK12 ZXC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is AK12 ZXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 ZXC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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