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EX12 SNF

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,918 mi
Last recorded110,918 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 SNF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 110,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 109,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 109,988 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 105,053 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 97,255 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 97,218 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 72,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Head lamp washer poor

Fail 18 Jan 2022 72,031 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Head lamp washer poor

Pass 16 Jan 2021 61,941 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 40,538 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 35,711 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 28,732 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 25,865 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,836 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,262 miles

slight damage to all tyre walls on outside

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 SNF is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

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

Is EX12 SNF safe to buy?

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