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DC12 HVZ

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,162 mi
Last recorded103,162 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC12 HVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 103,162 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 101,360 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 85,663 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 65,175 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 61,294 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 61,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 52,520 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 12 Mar 2019 52,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 34,449 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 25,155 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Feb 2016 17,099 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 14,189 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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DC12 HVZ is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol 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 DC12 HVZ, 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 DC12 HVZ registered?

DC12 HVZ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is DC12 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC12 HVZ 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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