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XR08 PKR

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,172 mi
Last recorded127,172 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXR08 PKR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 127,172 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 110,467 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 101,925 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 93,096 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 86,726 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

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

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

under tray not fully secure

Fail 12 Nov 2021 85,395 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

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

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

under tray not fully secure

Pass 6 Nov 2020 78,066 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 71,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 62,147 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 60,647 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,935 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has slight damage but not showing cords

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advice (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advice (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 54,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has slight damage but not showing cords

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advice (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advice (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

boot catch loose, but secure

Pass 24 Nov 2014 23,178 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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XR08 PKR is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XR08 PKR, 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 XR08 PKR registered?

XR08 PKR is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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