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DE12 UJC

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,189 mi
Last recorded107,189 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 UJC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 107,189 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 99,818 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 92,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 80,784 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 66,796 miles

engine covers / under shields / sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,397 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 59,334 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 59,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement shocker mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement shocker mouting (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both near front side upper (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both off side front upper (2.4.G.2)

engine covers / under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2015 50,829 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 40,192 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 UJC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UJC, 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 UJC registered?

DE12 UJC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DE12 UJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 UJC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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