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X1 NAE

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,432 mi
Last recorded69,432 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 NAE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 69,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/r19 Tyre wearing excessively on inner edge also deep cut in tread close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wearing excessively on inner edge also deep cut in tread close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 69,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/r19 Tyre wearing excessively on inner edge also deep cut in tread close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wearing excessively on inner edge also deep cut in tread close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 68,096 miles

Front and rear tyre tread wearing excessively on inner edges (tracking needs checking?)

Pass 4 Oct 2023 66,556 miles

Nearside Front 255/35/r19 tyre wearing excessively on inner edge also tread has deep cut close to cords.(tracking needs checking)

Nearside Rear Inner and outer tyre side walls have deep cuts close to cords.

Pass 16 Sep 2022 64,159 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 62,286 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 59,994 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 57,455 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 54,313 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & wearing inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & worn inner **on limit** 255.35.19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 48,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,533 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 NAE is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NAE, 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 X1 NAE registered?

X1 NAE is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is X1 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X1 NAE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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