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EK12 BYS

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,680 mi
Last recorded187,680 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 BYS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 187,680 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 179,402 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 163,391 miles

minor oil leak engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2023 149,609 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 147,346 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 147,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 138,214 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 133,864 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 119,879 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 119,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape and worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 106,308 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 106,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm unevenly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 90,821 miles

windscreen has several small stone chips within swept area.Drivers view not affected

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,047 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,159 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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EK12 BYS is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK12 BYS, 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 EK12 BYS registered?

EK12 BYS is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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