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DE12 FHS

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,258 mi
Last recorded123,258 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 FHS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2025 123,258 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2024 112,818 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2023 102,311 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 91,961 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2021 80,569 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 70,699 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 53,924 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 53,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 45,587 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 40,111 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 31,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low perishing cracks in tread irregular wear pattern outer edge advise replace ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn low to 3mm perishing cracks in tread & scrubbed outer edge advise replace ASAP (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Jun 2015 25,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FHS is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FHS, 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 FHS registered?

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

Is DE12 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 FHS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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