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AM12 JON

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,660 mi
Last recorded124,660 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM12 JON
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 124,660 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 124,660 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 116,719 miles

vehicle requires front wheel alignment check

Fail 27 Nov 2024 116,719 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front inner edges & sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle requires front wheel alignment check

Pass 28 Nov 2023 110,944 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 110,944 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached to heatshield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2022 102,620 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 102,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 93,472 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 84,498 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 84,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 76,396 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 66,404 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,063 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 45,722 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 39,376 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,703 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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AM12 JON is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 AM12 JON, 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 AM12 JON registered?

AM12 JON is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is AM12 JON safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM12 JON 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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