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EK12 OCA

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,142 mi
Last recorded79,142 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 OCA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 79,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 75,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 70,639 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 63,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 56,492 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 50,260 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 46,017 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,624 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,046 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 34,046 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 21,282 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 19,451 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing but not obstructing drivers view

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 OCA is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK12 OCA, 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 OCA registered?

EK12 OCA is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is EK12 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 OCA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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