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AX12 DTY

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,070 mi
Last recorded62,070 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 DTY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 62,070 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 59,980 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 59,331 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 52,236 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 46,279 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,744 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 39,653 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 37,659 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on the undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 34,029 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 30,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 30,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 27,045 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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AX12 DTY is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol 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 AX12 DTY, 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 AX12 DTY registered?

AX12 DTY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is AX12 DTY safe to buy?

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