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DA12 ULH

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,089 mi
Last recorded114,089 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 ULH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 114,089 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 113,569 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 112,522 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 108,481 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 101,019 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 101,019 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 96,040 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 83,826 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 72,663 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 58,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre side wall damaged

No smoke detected from exhaust system when carrying out smoke test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 49,085 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 49,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ULH is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ULH, 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 ULH registered?

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

Is DA12 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 ULH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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