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X1 GJM

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

196,618 mi
Last recorded196,618 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 GJM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 196,618 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 196,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp /suspension self levelling linkage bar sheared off (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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 inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 188,378 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 180,570 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 171,911 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 162,360 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 153,016 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 146,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 131,167 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 110,647 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 67,321 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2016 66,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres wearing low

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,689 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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X1 GJM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X1 GJM, 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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X1 GJM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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