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Y18 MJH

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,479 mi
Last recorded89,479 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 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
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
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 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 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 19 Aug 2022 40,040 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 32,039 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 25,725 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 22,011 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 19,069 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 19,045 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 16,240 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 14,097 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 Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 31 January 2012.

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