MOT Status
ValidMileage
119,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brakes are out of balance, both sides bind and o/s disc has clearly got hot. Recommend immediate inspection/repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers weak. (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pads/discs very worn and recommend inspection/replacement.
Rear Number plate deteriorating.
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres close to the legal limit and o/s rear bald outer edge. Recommend all tyres replaced immediately. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
too clean to start smoke check
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
too clean to start smoke check
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
too clean to start smoke check
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
too clean to start smoke check
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
too clean to start smoke check
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
too clean to start smoke check
windscreen wipers poor
Front brake pads and discs require replacement. Very worn o/s front.
Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test. OK.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
too clean to start smoke check
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads wearing low
too clean to start smoke check
too clean to start smoke check
How Reliable is the Audi A5?
Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE12 FDA is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue 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 FDA, 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 FDA registered?
DE12 FDA is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 12 June 2012.
Is DE12 FDA safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE12 FDA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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