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AR05 REN

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,993 mi
Last recorded65,993 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 REN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 65,993 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 58,050 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 55,245 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 55,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 53,200 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 45,295 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 38,821 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 37,673 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 31,610 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 24,611 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 20,461 miles

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 19 Feb 2016 16,287 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 12,824 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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AR05 REN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,697cc petrol 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 AR05 REN, 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 AR05 REN registered?

AR05 REN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AR05 REN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 REN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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