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XG58 RAR

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,038 mi
Last recorded155,038 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXG58 RAR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 155,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 134,600 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 114,598 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 114,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear curved arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear curved arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 94,988 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 94,988 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 74,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both bushes perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both bushes perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 65,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test other components due to brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four, OSF particularly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both bushes perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both bushes perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 61,816 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 59,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 52,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre perishing in between tread

Pass 25 Jun 2016 46,567 miles

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perished.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 43,896 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,643 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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XG58 RAR is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XG58 RAR, 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 XG58 RAR registered?

XG58 RAR is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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