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DA12 BWU

2012 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,038 mi
Last recorded119,038 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 BWU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 119,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 118,948 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 111,121 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective silencers metal sleeve clamps corroded exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 107,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 102,695 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 93,835 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 84,867 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,197 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2019 71,258 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 61,465 miles

Nearside Front damage on wing. not harmful to pedestrian

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

Pass 3 May 2017 50,797 miles

Front wiper rubbers are slightly smearing

Nearside Front Inner tyre has slight wear on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

wing, around wheel arch has damage/hole in bodywork. Although not sharp

Pass 5 May 2016 40,320 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inside

Pass 27 Apr 2015 29,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal loose and spring missing

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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DA12 BWU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 DA12 BWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA12 BWU registered?

DA12 BWU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DA12 BWU safe to buy?

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