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AO12 AFE

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,388 mi
Last recorded78,388 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AFE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 78,388 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 78,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 71,414 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 65,174 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 62,522 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 62,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 53,081 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 42,132 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 39,219 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 35,903 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,088 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 31,087 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

eml on

Pass 16 Mar 2017 24,958 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 24,956 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 17,758 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 13,439 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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AO12 AFE is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO12 AFE, 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 AO12 AFE registered?

AO12 AFE is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AO12 AFE safe to buy?

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