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DA12 UHH

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,095 mi
Last recorded85,095 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 UHH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 85,095 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 84,100 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 82,555 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 82,555 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2022 78,565 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 74,660 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 47,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2020 65,274 miles

Central exhaust heatshield partially insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jan 2020 65,271 miles

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

Central exhaust heatshield partially insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2019 52,172 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 52,172 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 43,338 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 39,170 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,573 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,063 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 UHH is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UHH, 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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DA12 UHH is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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