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AO12 XGT

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,517 mi
Last recorded85,517 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XGT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 85,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 77,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2022 67,838 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,839 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to markers , slight damage to sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to wear markers n/s/r tyre has slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 55,740 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 122,198 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 122,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached back arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached back arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2018 108,501 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 105,881 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 105,814 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,391 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 60,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO12 XGT is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO12 XGT, 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 AO12 XGT registered?

AO12 XGT is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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