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ET12 GUU

2012 Audi A5

Purple Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,340 mi
Last recorded81,340 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 GUU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 81,340 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 81,278 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 79,188 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 76,201 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 73,329 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 71,540 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 71,539 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2020 67,667 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 64,002 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 61,707 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 59,012 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 59,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,620 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 GUU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Purple with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ET12 GUU, 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 ET12 GUU?

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What year was ET12 GUU registered?

ET12 GUU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is ET12 GUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 GUU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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