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AP12 HDU

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,892 mi
Last recorded89,892 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 HDU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 89,892 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin

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

Rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 11 Oct 2016 75,774 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,407 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 61,403 miles

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

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

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

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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AP12 HDU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 AP12 HDU, 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 AP12 HDU registered?

AP12 HDU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is AP12 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 HDU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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