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J14 SHF

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 4367cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,783 mi
Last recorded98,783 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 SHF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,367cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 98,783 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2025 71,448 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

front windows tinted

Pass 9 Jan 2025 93,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 93,338 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush, as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel/brake noisy when rotated

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 66,068 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres poor condition badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

front windows tinted

Pass 12 Jan 2024 90,323 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 90,322 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 61,065 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 56,622 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 86,572 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 46,324 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 22 Oct 2021 81,878 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 81,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 34,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 29,711 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 2 May 2019 68,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

adaptive dynamics fault warning light showing a fault

Fail 26 Apr 2019 68,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

adaptive dynamics fault warning light showing a fault

Pass 1 May 2018 59,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2018 59,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 53,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 44,427 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR TOP ARM BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,442 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing off

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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J14 SHF is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,367cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J14 SHF, 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 J14 SHF registered?

J14 SHF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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