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EA12 JHJ

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,949 mi
Last recorded157,949 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 JHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 157,949 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 146,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. also chunk out of tyre middle of tread no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front pad wear sensor not in pad. tied up

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear inner and outer edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper most rear bushes slightly cracked/ perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre x2 cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 146,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator broken

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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 6 Oct 2022 139,813 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 125,655 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 115,704 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 107,319 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2018 93,682 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,852 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 67,886 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,637 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 43,189 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,189 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 JHJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EA12 JHJ, 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 JHJ registered?

EA12 JHJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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