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AO12 ZXP

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,318 mi
Last recorded170,318 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZXP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2026 170,318 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 161,479 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 150,798 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 138,818 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 129,414 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 112,251 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 96,417 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 81,375 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 65,352 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 49,174 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 ZXP is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZXP, 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 ZXP registered?

AO12 ZXP is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is AO12 ZXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 ZXP shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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