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ET12 AOD

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,865 mi
Last recorded125,865 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 AOD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2025 125,865 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 121,889 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 117,200 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 115,221 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 112,893 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 110,204 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 96,666 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 86,995 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,295 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,008 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,054 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 AOD is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AOD, 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 ET12 AOD registered?

ET12 AOD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is ET12 AOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 AOD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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