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EN12 YXE

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,238 mi
Last recorded136,238 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 YXE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 136,238 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 126,503 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 117,041 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 117,041 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 106,086 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 94,570 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 75,161 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 59,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 45,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 28,327 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover / undertray

Fail 1 Aug 2016 28,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover / undertray

Fail 27 Jun 2015 15,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 15,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EN12 YXE is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EN12 YXE, 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

How do I check the history of EN12 YXE?

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What year was EN12 YXE registered?

EN12 YXE is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is EN12 YXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 YXE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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