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AX12 DUY

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,410 mi
Last recorded121,410 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 DUY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 121,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slight leak of grease

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

Offside Rear Wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 6 Dec 2024 117,669 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 113,304 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 108,237 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 108,237 miles

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

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 23 Nov 2021 104,532 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,763 miles

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 22 Jan 2020 98,420 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 91,371 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 76,159 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 74,716 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,602 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Jul 2016 63,600 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2015

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

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

windscreen lightly chipped

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 DUY is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DUY, 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 DUY registered?

AX12 DUY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is AX12 DUY safe to buy?

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