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21 LOV

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,463 mi
Last recorded77,463 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 LOV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 77,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 77,461 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 73,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 70,038 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 66,623 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 62,691 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 62,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 58,558 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,070 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 43,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 37,501 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,533 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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21 LOV is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 21 LOV, 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 21 LOV registered?

21 LOV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is 21 LOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 LOV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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