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VO12 VFS

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,995 mi
Last recorded173,995 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 VFS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 173,995 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 171,368 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 140,868 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 132,176 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 116,529 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 109,686 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 104,744 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 104,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed around inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 96,789 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,391 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 88,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre at 3 mm but cut in inner side wall to chords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front nsf tyre is at 2mm .its is worn smooth on inner edge and had a deep cut in inner side wall

Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,540 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,173 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 58,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VO12 VFS is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VO12 VFS, 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 VO12 VFS registered?

VO12 VFS is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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The MOT history for VO12 VFS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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