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ESB 200

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,672 mi
Last recorded96,672 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESB 200
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 96,672 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 94,625 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 91,574 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 86,100 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe very slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2022 80,646 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 74,305 miles

Central Exhaust center clamp corroded/broken

Pass 20 May 2019 65,853 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 65,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 53,951 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 44,625 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 34,515 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,922 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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ESB 200 is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ESB 200, 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 ESB 200 registered?

ESB 200 is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is ESB 200 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESB 200 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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