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F12 MLA

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,693 mi
Last recorded111,693 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 MLA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 111,693 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 104,868 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 94,293 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 82,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread.also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 May 2022 82,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm.recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread.also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 71,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 71,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread as low as 2.25mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 66,980 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 61,620 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 61,619 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all four (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 May 2017 56,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and N/S/R (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 47,225 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 40,133 miles

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

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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F12 MLA is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F12 MLA, 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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F12 MLA is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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