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AU05 JEN

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,681 mi
Last recorded88,681 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 JEN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 88,681 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 81,295 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 75,434 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 69,291 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 62,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 58,205 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 58,205 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 46,091 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 38,059 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 33,283 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)

engine cover and undertray fitted

front brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,406 miles

Nearside Rear running out of shape

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,080 miles

Nearside Rear small hole in tyre

Offside Rear small hole in tyre

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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AU05 JEN is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AU05 JEN, 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 AU05 JEN registered?

AU05 JEN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AU05 JEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 JEN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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