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AP12 KBE

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,414 mi
Last recorded148,414 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 148,414 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 148,372 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 137,238 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 132,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 125,521 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 124,042 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 118,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 99,934 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 99,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on the inner edge + stepping (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

coolant on minimum

Pass 24 Oct 2018 83,777 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 83,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cut in tread and cut showing cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front tyres has excessive wear on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2017 69,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 69,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,064 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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 KBE is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KBE, 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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AP12 KBE is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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