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EF12 UWW

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,446 mi
Last recorded106,446 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 UWW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 106,446 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 25 Apr 2025 106,445 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 28 Feb 2024 98,005 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,832 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2022 88,077 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 88,076 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 80,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre rubber stepping on inner edge of tread

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2020 76,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre rubber slightly stepping on inner edge of tread

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2019 65,110 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2018 58,579 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,110 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 39,724 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 30,729 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 UWW is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UWW, 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 EF12 UWW registered?

EF12 UWW is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is EF12 UWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 UWW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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