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E17 HLD

2012 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,181 mi
Last recorded74,181 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 HLD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 74,181 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 67,039 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 7 Jun 2021 63,992 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 58,501 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 58,501 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 55,132 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,716 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,471 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,011 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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E17 HLD is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E17 HLD, 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 E17 HLD registered?

E17 HLD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is E17 HLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 HLD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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