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EF12 RZJ

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,134 mi
Last recorded85,134 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 RZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 85,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 75,212 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 71,200 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 71,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 66,359 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 62,832 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 57,857 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 57,857 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm loose (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,413 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,218 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 24,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 24,826 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 RZJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF12 RZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF12 RZJ registered?

EF12 RZJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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