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EF12 EDK

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,276 mi
Last recorded125,276 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 EDK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 125,276 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 125,276 miles

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 10 May 2024 109,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2024 109,324 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 85,730 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,349 miles

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Dec 2020 64,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 56,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre protectors damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2018 49,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,318 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall damage

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,645 miles

both front and n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2015 24,186 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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EF12 EDK is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel 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 EF12 EDK, 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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EF12 EDK is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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