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Y18 MJH

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

101,566 mi
Last recorded101,566 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 MJH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 101,566 miles

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

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

Oil leak!

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

Pass 31 Mar 2026 89,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 96,143 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 82,014 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 72,786 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 72,782 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested exhaust hanging off (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached dragging on ground (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Apr 2024 89,503 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 89,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 46,162 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 46,162 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))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 81,614 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 76,672 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 40,040 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 64,341 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 32,039 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,997 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 25,725 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 22,011 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 53,710 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 8 Aug 2018 19,069 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 45,697 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 19,045 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 37,846 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 16,240 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 30,928 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 14,097 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 28,845 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 16,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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Y18 MJH is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 Y18 MJH, 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 Y18 MJH registered?

Y18 MJH is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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