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DA12 TMZ

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,487 mi
Last recorded135,487 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 TMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 135,487 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 132,491 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 127,597 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 127,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 120,100 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2023 120,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 118,264 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 109,214 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 109,214 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 101,287 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 98,989 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 87,821 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,290 miles

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

diesel emissions low emitter

Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,249 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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DA12 TMZ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TMZ, 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 DA12 TMZ registered?

DA12 TMZ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is DA12 TMZ safe to buy?

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