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AL08 ANB

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,130 mi
Last recorded76,130 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL08 ANB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 76,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 73,611 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 73,611 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 70,372 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 68,219 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 65,922 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 62,713 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 62,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 59,411 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly on the side walls and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly on the sidewalls and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on it’s been inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2019 59,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly on the side walls and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly on the sidewalls and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on it’s been inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 55,770 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 52,120 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 45,632 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,130 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 36,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,890 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 29,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AL08 ANB is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AL08 ANB, 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 AL08 ANB registered?

AL08 ANB is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is AL08 ANB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL08 ANB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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