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DA12 UUB

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,785 mi
Last recorded97,785 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 UUB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 97,785 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 97,780 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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 27 Jan 2025 94,756 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jan 2025 94,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 92,281 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 87,596 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 84,807 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 77,637 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2021 77,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 97w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,579 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 66,783 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape inner edge

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2018 55,196 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine management light on

upper and lower guards fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,151 miles

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

engine warning light on

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 47,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine warning light on

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 24,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 UUB is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UUB, 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 UUB is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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