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F15 SAC

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,217 mi
Last recorded133,217 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 SAC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 133,217 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 127,285 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 122,844 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 117,983 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 117,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 112,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Mar 2021 106,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 102,140 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 102,093 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 94,727 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 86,809 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 86,807 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,218 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,913 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 67,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 53,750 miles

2x rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

front number plate cracked

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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F15 SAC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F15 SAC, 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 F15 SAC registered?

F15 SAC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is F15 SAC safe to buy?

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