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EK12 MVL

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,766 mi
Last recorded110,766 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 MVL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 110,766 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 105,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 92,103 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 91,892 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 88,870 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 84,935 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2022 84,935 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge B0TH (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 75,067 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges and small cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2019 68,352 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,050 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,411 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,592 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 49,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage and uneven wear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre side wall damage and uneven wear

Pass 2 Apr 2016 44,897 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,776 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,187 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 39,187 miles

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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EK12 MVL is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MVL, 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 EK12 MVL registered?

EK12 MVL is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EK12 MVL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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