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E19 GBS

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,786 mi
Last recorded85,786 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 GBS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 85,786 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 79,682 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 72,623 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 72,570 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 64,908 miles

Nearside Front new calliper fitted, calliper spring clip is fitted correctly but not flush with carrier.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Aug 2022 64,908 miles

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

Nearside Front new calliper fitted, calliper spring clip is fitted correctly but not flush with carrier.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 59,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,303 miles

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

exhaust centre clamp corroded but still secure

Pass 20 Aug 2019 50,918 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,851 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 45,834 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,696 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Sep 2016 33,989 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 25,050 miles

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

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

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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E19 GBS is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 E19 GBS, 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 E19 GBS registered?

E19 GBS is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is E19 GBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E19 GBS 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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