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AG51 DAZ

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

170,010 mi
Last recorded170,010 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 DAZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 170,010 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 158,891 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear damage

Offside Rear lamp damage but not showing white light

Pass 24 Nov 2023 135,312 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 135,312 miles

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 121,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front and n/s/r tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2021 106,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 95,081 miles

One of the front under trays missing

Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,790 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front seat belt clip removed before inspection

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,201 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,387 miles

ADVISE... Both front tyres are worn to 3mm (legal limits are 1.6mm)

Engine covers & Under trays fitted (as standard) obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Sep 2016 45,195 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,583 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Uneven tyre tread wear to both front tyres

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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AG51 DAZ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AG51 DAZ, 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 AG51 DAZ registered?

AG51 DAZ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is AG51 DAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG51 DAZ 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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