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B6 DMC

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,817 mi
Last recorded87,817 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 DMC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 87,817 miles

Central Rear heat shield loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,808 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 76,207 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 71,173 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 71,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 66,979 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 66,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,685 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 56,779 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 54,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 49,842 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 49,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 35,676 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 26,389 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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B6 DMC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 B6 DMC, 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 B6 DMC registered?

B6 DMC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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