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XX11 ZMD

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,936 mi
Last recorded141,936 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX11 ZMD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 141,936 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 135,217 miles

Nearside Front shocker has light misting of oil

Nearside Front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside Front shocker has light misting of oil

Fail 14 Aug 2024 135,217 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker has light misting of oil

Nearside Front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside Front shocker has light misting of oil

Pass 17 Aug 2023 126,464 miles

Nearside Front shocker has light misting of oil

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low

Offside Front shocker has light misting of oil

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low

Fail 16 Aug 2023 126,464 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker has light misting of oil

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low

Offside Front shocker has light misting of oil

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2022 117,630 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 110,227 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf & osf (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(back lower inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 105,075 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 100,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 95,520 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Oct 2018 95,519 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,350 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 82,975 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring under side 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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XX11 ZMD is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XX11 ZMD, 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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XX11 ZMD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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