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D4 GUN

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,544 mi
Last recorded167,544 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 GUN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 167,544 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 159,706 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 159,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2023 149,211 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2022 140,963 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 131,447 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 123,278 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 115,231 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 115,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 102,115 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 94,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,514 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D4 GUN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey 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 D4 GUN, 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 D4 GUN registered?

D4 GUN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is D4 GUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 GUN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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