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Audi A5

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

LE12 EMSMOT history

LE12 EMS is a grey petrol Audi A5 first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 126,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LE12 EMS grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
126,308 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE12 EMS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE12 EMS was last recorded at 126,308 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 1,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,175 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,133 miles
Average per year
10,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,308 miles
  • 2024 – 115,836 miles
  • 2023 – 106,217 miles
  • 2022 – 95,175 miles
  • 2019 – 74,772 miles
  • 2018 – 54,032 miles
  • 2017 – 39,771 miles
  • 2016 – 31,304 miles
  • 2015 – 22,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,308 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,308 miles (+1,133)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    126,308 miles
    Test number
    646931819940
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass125,175 miles (+9,339)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,175 miles
    Test number
    505229202384
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak crack in expansion bottle
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass115,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,836 miles
    Test number
    506684686858
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail115,836 miles (+9,619)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,836 miles
    Test number
    834906264558
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass106,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,217 miles
    Test number
    764679262687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,217 miles (+11,042)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,217 miles
    Test number
    672384517003
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass95,175 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,175 miles
    Test number
    882853657457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail95,175 miles (+20,403)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,175 miles
    Test number
    370567865490
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass74,772 miles (+20,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,772 miles
    Test number
    586145742116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass54,032 miles (+14,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,032 miles
    Test number
    309915024461
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass39,771 miles (+8,467)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,771 miles
    Test number
    884318499978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,304 miles (+8,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,304 miles
    Test number
    813698400810
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tread
  13. Pass22,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    22,341 miles
    Test number
    246643675133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE12 EMS

Does LE12 EMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE12 EMS is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE12 EMS?
The MOT on LE12 EMS is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE12 EMS done?
LE12 EMS was recorded at 126,308 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 10,009 miles a year.
Has LE12 EMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE12 EMS has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LE12 EMS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LE12 EMS find?
LE12 EMS passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play banana arm, and 2 more.

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