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AO12 XGZ

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,107 mi
Last recorded136,107 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 136,107 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 130,651 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 126,801 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 122,627 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 110,148 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 104,097 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,745 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 95,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 79,915 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 79,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,410 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 26 May 2016 54,107 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 4 Jun 2015 41,521 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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AO12 XGZ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 XGZ registered?

AO12 XGZ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is AO12 XGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 XGZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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