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EA12 LHX

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

113,801 mi
Last recorded113,801 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 LHX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 113,801 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 112,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2024 96,363 miles

Nearside Rear headlamp levelling device linkage deteriorated

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 90,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear headlamp levelling device linkage deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 88,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close inner edge and stepped/feathered (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,117 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 62,873 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 57,504 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 51,228 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 45,497 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 36,974 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,503 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,716 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to record (rev limiter)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking badly (not showing cords)

O/side & N/side front tyres outer sidewalls damaged

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,258 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 LHX is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LHX, 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 LHX registered?

EA12 LHX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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