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AO07 SMD

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,362 mi
Last recorded139,362 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO07 SMD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 139,362 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 131,625 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 124,256 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 114,969 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 109,184 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Front & rear registration plate characters have carbon fiber/anti flash efect

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,205 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front & rear registration plate characters have carbon fiber/anti flash effect

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,897 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lettering has carbon fiber/anti flash effect (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly discoloured by heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lettering has carbon fiber/anti flash effect (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2018 89,613 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front & rear registration plate lettering has carbon fibre, speckled, anti-flash effect

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & some rear suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2017 81,597 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front & rear registration plates, lettering has mottled effect

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,350 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Nov 2016 73,336 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2015 63,204 miles

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

plastic covers fitted under bonnet and under vehicle at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,944 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO07 SMD is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO07 SMD, 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 AO07 SMD registered?

AO07 SMD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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