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ET12 AOB

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,851 mi
Last recorded100,851 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 AOB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 100,851 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2025 94,458 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2024 87,025 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2023 77,995 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 70,163 miles

plastic sills under tray

Pass 20 May 2021 61,026 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 55,927 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,330 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 40,212 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,195 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 24,802 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 14 Jul 2016 24,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn across 3/4 tread width [inner] (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 8 Jul 2015 18,502 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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ET12 AOB is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,698cc 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 ET12 AOB, 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 ET12 AOB registered?

ET12 AOB is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is ET12 AOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 AOB 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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