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E13 UDG

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,839 mi
Last recorded41,839 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 UDG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 41,839 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2025 120,893 miles

rear heat shield loose

Fail 26 Nov 2025 120,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear heat shield loose

Pass 3 Feb 2025 38,288 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 38,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust clamps and sleeve corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2024 108,677 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))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 108,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 6 Feb 2024 34,758 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 34,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm(curved) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm(curved) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 95,870 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 95,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively shows signs of binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 30,912 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front furthest rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 87,849 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 26,317 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 84,858 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 80,733 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 22,236 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 22,236 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 20,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides central treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 73,786 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine cover and full undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 16,375 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,648 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2018 13,176 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,893 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 10,138 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,967 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack between treads.

engine covers ltd inspection of engine bay.

under trays ltd inspection of underside.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 6,494 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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E13 UDG is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E13 UDG, 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 E13 UDG registered?

E13 UDG is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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