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K80 GHJ

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

81,461 mi
Last recorded81,461 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 GHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 81,461 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 81,370 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Upper section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in the outer tread 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 113,939 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 75,415 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL SLIGHT CRACKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 104,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 69,691 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 97,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 64,958 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 91,486 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 91,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 61,018 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 79,683 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 57,174 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 72,623 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 54,867 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 62,182 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 49,962 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,537 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 43,934 miles

Engine covers and under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring visual inspection of some components during MOT test.

Rear Both rear tyres starting to crack within tread and side walls

Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,426 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 37,849 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 31,235 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 31,157 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 38,649 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,963 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 34,857 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 29,608 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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K80 GHJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 K80 GHJ, 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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K80 GHJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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