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AU12 UXN

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,311 mi
Last recorded172,311 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 UXN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 172,311 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2022 158,503 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 153,233 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 143,546 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also not allowing inspection of rear central seat belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 143,545 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached central exhaust clamp likely to detach (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also not allowing inspection of rear central seat belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 136,646 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 113,619 miles

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 109,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 102,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 102,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AU12 UXN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU12 UXN, 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 AU12 UXN registered?

AU12 UXN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is AU12 UXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 UXN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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