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DE12 FCF

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,288 mi
Last recorded175,288 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 FCF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 175,288 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 168,938 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 168,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 162,993 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 162,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn very close on the inner shoulder also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 155,791 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 155,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 145,023 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 143,614 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 143,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 134,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear number plate loose

Pass 1 Feb 2019 119,487 miles

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2018 103,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,548 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,615 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber damp offside rear shock absorber has staining.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 56,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DE12 FCF 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 75%.

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 DE12 FCF, 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 DE12 FCF registered?

DE12 FCF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is DE12 FCF safe to buy?

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