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XX07 HEZ

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,298 mi
Last recorded188,298 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX07 HEZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 188,298 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 176,746 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 161,796 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 161,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 148,342 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 133,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Jun 2022 133,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2021 114,826 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 114,825 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 96,343 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 90,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 80,692 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 80,688 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 69,308 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 56,521 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 44,469 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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XX07 HEZ is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XX07 HEZ, 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 XX07 HEZ registered?

XX07 HEZ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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