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D17 SCM

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,548 mi
Last recorded193,548 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 SCM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 193,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 189,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 175,408 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 165,865 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 156,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 147,145 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 22 Apr 2020 129,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 117,955 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 2 May 2019 117,955 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 103,435 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 90,717 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 90,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is slightly out of shape, tracking alignment needs to be obsreved

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly out of shape, tracking needs to be observed

Pass 12 Nov 2015 74,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre slight side wall damage

Fail 12 Nov 2015 74,614 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre slight side wall damage

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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D17 SCM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 D17 SCM, 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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D17 SCM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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