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DA12 UVH

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,153 mi
Last recorded149,153 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 149,153 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2026 149,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 145,986 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 141,110 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 132,292 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 123,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 114,999 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 114,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2553519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 107,681 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 99,675 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 99,675 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge is wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge is wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 88,299 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge is wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge is wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,560 miles

Engine cover

Undertray

Pass 13 Aug 2015 68,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 68,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 UVH 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 UVH, 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 UVH registered?

DA12 UVH is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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