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AV12 FVR

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

223,133 mi
Last recorded223,133 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FVR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 223,133 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 215,216 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 206,768 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 196,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge severely 255/35zr19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 196,944 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen blocked? (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge severely 255/35zr19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 186,670 miles

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

shields and covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2021 176,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35zr19 96y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

nearside rear brake hose not held in its clip

Pass 18 Mar 2020 166,662 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 160,317 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 145,821 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 133,929 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 124,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall cut

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 FVR is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 AV12 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

AV12 FVR is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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