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KG05 GUL

2012 Audi Convertible

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,637 mi
Last recorded79,637 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Convertible54,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 GUL
MakeAudi
ModelConvertible
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 79,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlight bracket damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,195 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 77,195 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery voltage very low, suspected alternator fault.

Pass 23 May 2023 76,179 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 74,212 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 74,212 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2021 69,102 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 63,395 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 51,267 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,843 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,324 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,303 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight cracking in all tyre treads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi Convertible?

Based on 3,407 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,623
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Registration plate lamp not working 56
position lamp(s) not working 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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KG05 GUL is a 2012 Audi Convertible in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Audi Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 54,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Convertible fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KG05 GUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Convertible typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Audi Convertible is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KG05 GUL registered?

KG05 GUL is a 2012 Audi Convertible, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is KG05 GUL safe to buy?

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