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AU59 DAN

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,855 mi
Last recorded91,855 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 DAN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 91,855 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 91,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush playing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 86,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and modified (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 80,942 miles

Offside Front Damage to outside of drivers door but still opens and functions correctly

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 76,199 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 76,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and day light inoperative!! (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 64,210 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 61,869 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 60,369 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 60,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,771 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 55,771 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 52,905 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 50,624 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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AU59 DAN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU59 DAN, 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 AU59 DAN registered?

AU59 DAN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AU59 DAN safe to buy?

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