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E21 KMM

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,970 mi
Last recorded159,970 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 KMM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 159,970 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 159,970 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 149,315 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 147,166 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 140,293 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower trailing arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints slight play, boot worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavily worn, uneven. (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 shock absorbers slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 140,254 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower trailing arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints slight play, boot worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavily worn, uneven. (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 shock absorbers slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 131,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seat has cover fitted - unable to carryout full inspection of seatbelts

Fail 25 Sep 2021 131,134 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seat has cover fitted - unable to carryout full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 24 Oct 2020 123,291 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 111,081 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 103,793 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,759 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 96,423 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,357 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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E21 KMM is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 E21 KMM, 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 E21 KMM registered?

E21 KMM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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