CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY03 ANY

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,616 mi
Last recorded126,616 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ANY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 126,616 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 126,421 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 116,453 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 97,364 miles

Front tyres both smooth on inner edge

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

smoke head unable to pick up emissions

Pass 19 Jan 2023 87,410 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 76,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 69,766 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 66,206 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 59,321 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,393 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 46,675 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,246 miles

Nearside Rear 2mm and cracking to tread

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

Offside Rear 2mm and cracking to tread

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

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
Full Audi A5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY03 ANY is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AY03 ANY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY03 ANY?

You can check the full history of AY03 ANY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY03 ANY registered?

AY03 ANY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is AY03 ANY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 ANY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY03 ANY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY03 ANY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.