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EA12 LVO

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,813 mi
Last recorded80,813 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 LVO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 80,813 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bottom suspension arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 top suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 71,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 71,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords also exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 62,863 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 62,853 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 62,294 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 62,294 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 57,369 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 51,596 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 47,269 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 47,257 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 44,577 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 38,453 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 33,595 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 28,120 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 22,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,877 miles

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

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 LVO is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

EA12 LVO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is EA12 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 LVO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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