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DB09 DEL

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,694 mi
Last recorded121,694 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB09 DEL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 121,694 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 121,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 110,780 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 101,317 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 93,306 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 93,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of all brake pipes.

Pass 8 Feb 2021 92,048 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 84,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,207 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,621 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 48,524 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 38,640 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,486 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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DB09 DEL is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DB09 DEL, 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 DB09 DEL registered?

DB09 DEL is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is DB09 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB09 DEL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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