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AV12 FCE

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,409 mi
Last recorded165,409 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FCE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 165,409 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s/f top arms x 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 154,768 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 136,400 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 128,091 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 128,063 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 117,530 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,585 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 106,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 98,630 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 98,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,539 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 88,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,258 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads low

Front tyres getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV12 FCE is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV12 FCE, 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 AV12 FCE registered?

AV12 FCE is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is AV12 FCE safe to buy?

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