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AL10 NCU

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,721 mi
Last recorded179,721 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL10 NCU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 179,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyer out off shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 179,721 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong spacing between groups of letters (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong spacing between groups of letters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyer out off shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 170,355 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp sleeve heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 161,351 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2023 161,351 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2022 153,548 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2021 140,953 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 140,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 131,864 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 127,933 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 121,148 miles

Both front tyre treads are low

Exhaust joint clamp is corroded and insecure

Front brake pads are worn low

Limited RPM ; Exhaust emissions are to clean to be detected by DSM

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 115,858 miles

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 15 Nov 2016 108,826 miles

both rear shock aborbers started to leak

nearside front tyre low tread

Pass 27 Nov 2015 101,405 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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AL10 NCU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AL10 NCU, 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 AL10 NCU registered?

AL10 NCU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is AL10 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL10 NCU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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