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AX12 AYZ

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,130 mi
Last recorded120,130 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 AYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 120,130 miles

Engine/body covers are fitted to the underside of the vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 117,373 miles

Engine/Body covers are fitted to the underside of the vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 111,472 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,751 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 98,355 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,069 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 82,029 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 82,029 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 75,431 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 75,431 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 69,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2016 62,828 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,076 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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AX12 AYZ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AX12 AYZ, 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 AX12 AYZ registered?

AX12 AYZ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 7 July 2012.

Is AX12 AYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 AYZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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