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EM04 JAS

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,590 mi
Last recorded180,590 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM04 JAS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 180,590 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 180,590 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 173,936 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 171,437 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 171,437 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 151,250 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 137,380 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 137,380 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 123,564 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 104,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 91,190 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 72,184 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2015 45,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EM04 JAS is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EM04 JAS, 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 EM04 JAS registered?

EM04 JAS is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 18 August 2012.

Is EM04 JAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM04 JAS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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