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EX12 SFZ

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,589 mi
Last recorded55,589 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 SFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 55,589 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 55,589 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 53,150 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 53,147 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

front pads low

Pass 2 Sep 2019 47,807 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 39,093 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,188 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 18,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 18,705 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 11,681 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 10,689 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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EX12 SFZ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SFZ, 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 EX12 SFZ registered?

EX12 SFZ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EX12 SFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 SFZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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