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DE12 NWL

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,901 mi
Last recorded97,901 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 NWL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 97,901 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer rim protector. 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Clasp cover not fitted (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 91,897 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 86,629 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 86,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall - 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2023 79,231 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 64,743 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 63,752 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 62,506 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 55,935 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,068 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 42,164 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has several cuts on inner sidewall but not deep enough to expose py or cords

Fail 17 Mar 2016 32,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has several cuts on inner sidewall but not deep enough to expose py or cords

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 26,135 miles

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 NWL is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NWL, 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 NWL registered?

DE12 NWL is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is DE12 NWL safe to buy?

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