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EF12 XFT

2012 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,579 mi
Last recorded117,579 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 XFT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 117,579 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 108,775 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 99,302 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 88,648 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 80,729 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 67,713 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 55,069 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 52,602 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 19 Jan 2016 42,098 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 42,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Both front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,534 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 XFT is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

EF12 XFT is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is EF12 XFT safe to buy?

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