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EF12 UNX

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,897 mi
Last recorded148,897 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 UNX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 148,897 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 144,665 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 144,628 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 140,372 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 140,094 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 131,838 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 120,109 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 107,876 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 107,590 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 97,531 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 97,455 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 89,948 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UNX is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UNX, 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 UNX registered?

EF12 UNX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is EF12 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 UNX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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