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AO12 UCS

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,123 mi
Last recorded129,123 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 UCS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 129,123 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 129,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt curved (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 116,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 105,555 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 96,113 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 87,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 75,960 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 70,340 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 62,831 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 55,612 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 47,417 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 12 May 2016 39,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 29,058 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 UCS is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,698cc 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 AO12 UCS, 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 UCS registered?

AO12 UCS is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is AO12 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 UCS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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