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EJ12 HXU

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

57,136 mi
Last recorded57,136 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 HXU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 57,136 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 57,136 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front suspension rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 57,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R18 + Cuts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat to and fro movement not operational

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + Pads appear thinner then N/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 Tyre worn on edges + Cuts + Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 51,346 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 51,346 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 49,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 47,340 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 46,548 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 46,548 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 May 2020 40,899 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 35,414 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has some damage

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perished

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2019 35,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has some damage

Nearside Rear tyre inner and outer wall run flat damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in the tread ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perished

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2018 29,273 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 24,118 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 24,118 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 18,205 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full check of adults seat belt.

Fail 12 May 2016 18,205 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full check of adults seat belt.

Pass 7 May 2015 14,905 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R child seat fitted , not allowing full check of adults saet belt.

Fail 7 May 2015 14,905 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R child seat fitted , not allowing full check of adults saet belt.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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EJ12 HXU is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EJ12 HXU, 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 EJ12 HXU registered?

EJ12 HXU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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