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AX12 GDU

2012 Audi A5

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,769 mi
Last recorded101,769 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 GDU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 101,769 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 96,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 87,394 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 87,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 77,637 miles

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

floor covers and belly pan fitted

number plates have been doubled up

Pass 15 Jul 2021 69,114 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 69,114 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 62,537 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,325 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 46,808 miles

Central centre exhaust joint clamp extensive corrosion

o/s rear brake pads wearing low( approx 15 % remaining)

Fail 4 Jul 2018 46,808 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking onto hub assembly (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central centre exhaust joint clamp extensive corrosion

o/s rear brake pads wearing low( approx 15 % remaining)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 36,746 miles

belly pan and floor covers fitted

front pads 3-4mm

Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,209 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 18,191 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 GDU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AX12 GDU, 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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AX12 GDU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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