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VO06 MAR

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,620 mi
Last recorded139,620 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 MAR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 139,620 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 137,419 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 136,915 miles

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

nearside front roadwheel slightly damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2022 130,043 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 123,441 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears badly worn extreme inner edge 255-35-20 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover, undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2020 120,480 miles

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

emissions too clean to detect

Fail 16 Oct 2020 120,475 miles

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

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

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

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 2 May 2019 109,056 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 97,379 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 79,905 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 79,905 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (1.9.2a)

coolant level low

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,386 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,473 miles

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

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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VO06 MAR is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VO06 MAR, 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 VO06 MAR registered?

VO06 MAR is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is VO06 MAR safe to buy?

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