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DE12 EZJ

2012 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,654 mi
Last recorded99,654 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 EZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 99,654 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 92,412 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all slight but osf worst (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost breaking away more than other 3. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 79,382 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 79,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 72,155 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 66,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 61,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 54,897 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 41,695 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 25,916 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 24,396 miles

underbody shields fitted

Fail 19 May 2017 24,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

underbody shields fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,667 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on edges

under body shields fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 16,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

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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DE12 EZJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DE12 EZJ, 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 DE12 EZJ registered?

DE12 EZJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is DE12 EZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 EZJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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