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R21 THE

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

76,955 mi
Last recorded76,955 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 THE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 76,955 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2026 158,855 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 65,783 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 153,180 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 62,355 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 147,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 57,071 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 141,298 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 141,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven inside edge, 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear uneven inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 54,985 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 133,946 miles

All coil springs corroding

Centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

Nearside front tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 29 Apr 2021 52,604 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 125,876 miles

Slight imbalance on front brake application

Pass 18 May 2020 49,656 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 120,118 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear both, corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All shock absorbers damping is soft. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 120,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm ( Track control arm). (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear both, corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All shock absorbers damping is soft. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 45,105 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 111,825 miles

Offside Front Wheel sticking slightly when rotated.

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

Pass 24 May 2018 37,326 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 37,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 103,856 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,187 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,007 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 95,007 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high axle level sensor broken NSR (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,784 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,869 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,433 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 61,493 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,322 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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R21 THE is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 R21 THE, 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 R21 THE registered?

R21 THE is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is R21 THE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 THE shows 29 tests with a 86.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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