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XO55 ZEN

2012 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,512 mi
Last recorded123,512 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO55 ZEN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 123,512 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 112,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 106,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2023 100,114 miles

Exhaust noisy non genuine ehaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 100,114 miles

Exhaust noisy non genuine ehaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 95,343 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 84,811 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 71,263 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges 265/30/20

Offside Front tyre worn on edges 265/30/20

Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,293 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,497 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 32,528 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 19,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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XO55 ZEN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XO55 ZEN, 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 XO55 ZEN registered?

XO55 ZEN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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