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EA12 AAV

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,703 mi
Last recorded116,703 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 AAV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 116,703 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 116,674 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 108,028 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 100,654 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 97,568 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 91,751 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 83,086 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2020 79,127 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 69,013 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2019 69,008 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 57,227 miles

Nearside 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 5 Apr 2017 45,595 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,505 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 37,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,789 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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EA12 AAV is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA12 AAV, 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 EA12 AAV registered?

EA12 AAV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EA12 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 AAV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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