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DE12 FCU

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,415 mi
Last recorded161,415 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 161,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 153,505 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch through o/s/f wiper arc (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 153,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch through o/s/f wiper arc (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 143,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 143,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 132,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 132,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 119,395 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 112,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 close and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 93,213 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 68,098 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2017 53,428 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front brake pads very thin

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2017 53,428 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front brake pads very thin

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2016 31,537 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 28,671 miles

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

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 FCU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FCU, 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 FCU registered?

DE12 FCU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is DE12 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 FCU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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