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D8 HLJ

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests49 (42 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,786 mi
Last recorded68,786 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 HLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

42 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 68,786 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2026 70,327 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2026 84,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front discs getting lipped on inner outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs getting corroded/lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2025 69,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap on 1.8mm slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 65,539 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 65,532 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 11 Sep 2025 86,672 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 77,409 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 60,364 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 68,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing, damage to outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 74,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 74,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 73,034 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 65,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 57,293 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 61,318 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 69,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 56,896 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 56,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 63,241 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 53,553 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 64,558 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 61,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 52,095 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 49,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 58,689 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 48,834 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 60,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 35,123 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 54,770 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 58,870 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 46,401 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 46,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 31,140 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,671 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 33,031 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 33,030 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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre tread low and heavy wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 28,041 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 48,704 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 26,913 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 48,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

EML showing on dash

Offside Front tyre tread on 3mm

Pass 14 Nov 2017 51,424 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2017 39,684 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,076 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,951 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,692 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,761 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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D8 HLJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 49 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D8 HLJ, 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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D8 HLJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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