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EO12 MCD

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,947 mi
Last recorded96,947 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 MCD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 96,947 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 93,051 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 89,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge 225/50/17 98W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 83,734 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jun 2022 83,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2021 76,123 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,734 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 63,659 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,073 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 48,303 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 43,123 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,475 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,207 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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EO12 MCD is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 EO12 MCD, 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 EO12 MCD registered?

EO12 MCD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is EO12 MCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 MCD 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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