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AC51 DUC

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,323 mi
Last recorded106,323 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC51 DUC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 106,323 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 101,591 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 101,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 96,757 miles

Offside Front squeaking noise from o/s front side

Offside Front wheel hub warn

Pass 29 Oct 2022 92,049 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 88,261 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 88,259 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 82,335 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 79,207 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 76,468 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 72,868 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 66,127 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 60,147 miles

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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AC51 DUC is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AC51 DUC, 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 AC51 DUC registered?

AC51 DUC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is AC51 DUC safe to buy?

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