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DE12 FFS

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,917 mi
Last recorded120,917 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 120,917 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 103,560 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 87,653 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 71,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 59,508 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 45,767 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 41,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,869 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish on side wall

Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,230 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking / perashing side wall

Pass 29 May 2015 22,779 miles

emissions carried out at 9:26 results were too clean to register

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 FFS is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FFS, 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 DE12 FFS registered?

DE12 FFS is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is DE12 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 FFS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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