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XX03 HAS

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,475 mi
Last recorded142,475 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX03 HAS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 142,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 142,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 141,594 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 122,988 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 114,338 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 93,897 miles

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 81,751 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 71,916 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 63,211 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 53,152 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,683 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,971 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,062 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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XX03 HAS is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 XX03 HAS, 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 XX03 HAS registered?

XX03 HAS is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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