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DA12 ULU

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,224 mi
Last recorded135,224 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 135,224 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve not fully secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front both fog lights not working

Fail 3 Jul 2026 135,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve not fully secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front both fog lights not working

Pass 4 Jul 2025 122,855 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 111,409 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 98,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 98,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread area also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has multiple cuts on sidewall also worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 87,017 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 80,094 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 74,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 68,284 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 61,080 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,493 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 44,436 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 36,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ULU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ULU, 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 ULU registered?

DA12 ULU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is DA12 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 ULU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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