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DE12 FDP

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,044 mi
Last recorded117,044 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 FDP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 117,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp bulb Insecure.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 166,076 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Panel damage Around Fuel Flap

Pass 11 Nov 2022 157,285 miles

Body Damaged Around Fuel Flap

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 146,582 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 138,289 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 122,612 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 107,489 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 107,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 89,539 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush is split and perished slightly (2.4.G.2)

Front offside and nearside shock absorbers are weak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres are worn unevenly, feathered and stepped on inner edges 245/40/18

under floor covers and engine undertray is fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 89,534 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush is split and perished slightly (2.4.G.2)

Front offside and nearside shock absorbers are weak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres are worn unevenly, feathered and stepped on inner edges 245/40/18

under floor covers and engine undertray is fitted

Nearside Rear very weak and bouncy

Pass 3 May 2016 61,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

internal head/light adjuster moved

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 41,021 miles

front tyres 3mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

rear tyres worn on inner edges [slightly perished]

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 FDP is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 DE12 FDP, 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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DE12 FDP is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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