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E16 RSS

2012 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,720 mi
Last recorded90,720 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 RSS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 90,720 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 90,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Damaged (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 84,720 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 77,287 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,196 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2021 60,771 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 60,771 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r and n/s/r cut 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 57,883 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing o/s/r and n/s/r 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 54,947 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 54,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 46,482 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,896 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2016 31,925 miles

front and rear tyres cracking,wear on edges and tread low

Pass 17 Aug 2015 21,325 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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E16 RSS is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E16 RSS, 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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E16 RSS is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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