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E3 MRN

2012 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,809 mi
Last recorded79,809 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 MRN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 79,809 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 78,960 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 76,621 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 73,994 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2021 73,984 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,484 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 63,105 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 51,879 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 37,924 miles

Gash on sidewall of tyre N/S/R

Nail in O/S/R tyre

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 37,924 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Gash on sidewall of tyre N/S/R

Nail in O/S/R tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,752 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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E3 MRN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E3 MRN, 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 E3 MRN registered?

E3 MRN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is E3 MRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 MRN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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