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AY08 MAK

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,198 mi
Last recorded73,198 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 MAK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 73,198 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 72,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2024 69,107 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 69,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 65,235 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 61,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm / Cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 57,562 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 56,664 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 53,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 48,674 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 44,168 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,102 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 35,517 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 31,222 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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AY08 MAK is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY08 MAK, 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 AY08 MAK registered?

AY08 MAK is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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