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DA04 CER

2012 Audi A5

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,349 mi
Last recorded79,349 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 CER
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 79,349 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 79,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2025 73,510 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 67,541 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 60,169 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 52,010 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2021 45,898 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 43,912 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 36,672 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 32,240 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 27,086 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,579 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 17,060 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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DA04 CER is a 2012 Audi A5 in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DA04 CER, 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 DA04 CER registered?

DA04 CER is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is DA04 CER safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA04 CER shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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