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AO05 HOT

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,437 mi
Last recorded63,437 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HOT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 63,437 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 61,624 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 58,677 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 55,264 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,625 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 51,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 47,081 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 47,068 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 - cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2020 43,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 37,019 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 36,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 32,488 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 27,058 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 24,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 18,116 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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AO05 HOT is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO05 HOT, 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 AO05 HOT registered?

AO05 HOT is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is AO05 HOT safe to buy?

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