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D15 KBY

2012 Audi A5

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,011 mi
Last recorded137,011 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 KBY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 137,011 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 131,060 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 120,574 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 112,221 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 104,591 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 104,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 101,740 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 95,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 87,788 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 79,703 miles

Emissions too clean to detect a reading

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 79,703 miles

Emissions too clean to detect a reading

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,029 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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D15 KBY is a 2012 Audi A5 in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 D15 KBY, 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 D15 KBY registered?

D15 KBY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is D15 KBY safe to buy?

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