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AP12 LFS

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

189,122 mi
Last recorded189,122 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 LFS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 189,122 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 177,435 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 177,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 163,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 156,528 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 146,085 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 138,502 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 130,475 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 120,643 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 115,139 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 106,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted hampering inspection

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2016 89,573 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 4 Aug 2015 66,279 miles

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 LFS is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AP12 LFS, 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 AP12 LFS registered?

AP12 LFS is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is AP12 LFS safe to buy?

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