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EX12 SFF

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,068 mi
Last recorded140,068 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 SFF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 140,068 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 130,002 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2023 126,156 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 122,539 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 116,675 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 100,915 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 93,169 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 92,882 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 86,825 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,283 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2015 85,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in 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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EX12 SFF is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX12 SFF, 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 EX12 SFF?

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What year was EX12 SFF registered?

EX12 SFF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is EX12 SFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 SFF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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