2012 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · E1 LEE
2012 Audi A5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 May 2012. Recorded mileage 72,853 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E1 LEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 72,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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E1 LEE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A5 (E1 LEE) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
E1 LEE Mileage History
- 14/06/202361,282 mi
- 26/06/202467,794 mi+6,512 mi
- 26/06/202467,794 mi
- 25/06/202572,853 mi+5,059 mi
- 25/06/202572,853 mi
Average of roughly 5,695 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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