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X70 ELM

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,619 mi
Last recorded120,619 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 ELM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 120,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 118,734 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 116,494 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 115,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

no coolant in bottle

Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,425 miles

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Small stone chip in offside lower area of windscreen. Does not adversely affect drivers view.

Under trays fitted to the vehicle are obscuring some components.

Fail 12 Nov 2020 108,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewll. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Small stone chip in offside lower area of windscreen. Does not adversely affect drivers view.

Under trays fitted to the vehicle are obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 100,347 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 13 Sep 2018 91,888 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,564 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 83,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 76,395 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X70 ELM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X70 ELM, 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 X70 ELM registered?

X70 ELM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is X70 ELM safe to buy?

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