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DA10 LAK

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,455 mi
Last recorded105,455 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA10 LAK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 105,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 105,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 101,787 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 97,830 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 92,367 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 May 2023 92,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 May 2022 83,321 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 75,696 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 70,883 miles

Both nearside wheel rims have been repaired by welding. Both are small areas.

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both offside & nearside rearmost suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside inner suspension arms, bushes slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad wear indicator very close to contacting brake disc. Due to worn brake pads.

Under trays fitted to the vehicle are obscuring some components.

Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,750 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 35,743 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 25,570 miles

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 22,602 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 19,867 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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DA10 LAK is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,995cc petrol 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 DA10 LAK, 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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DA10 LAK is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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