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DA12 UGY

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,345 mi
Last recorded129,345 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 UGY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 129,345 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 129,345 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 117,145 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 105,967 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

brake pad warning light is on, All brakes ok at the time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2021 95,631 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 73,002 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 72,964 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 72,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,532 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,973 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 UGY is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UGY, 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 UGY registered?

DA12 UGY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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