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AK59 MAR

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,662 mi
Last recorded150,662 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 MAR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 150,662 miles

Central Exhaust Clamp Corroded

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 132,915 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 117,456 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 113,883 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 99,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 86,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre very low on inner edge and cords almost exposed.

Pass 4 Dec 2019 74,771 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 74,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 63,047 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 47,189 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 47,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 32,776 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 27,515 miles

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

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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AK59 MAR is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc 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 AK59 MAR, 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 AK59 MAR registered?

AK59 MAR is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is AK59 MAR safe to buy?

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