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DE12 XCO

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,338 mi
Last recorded82,338 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 XCO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 82,338 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 82,338 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 73,109 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 71,690 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 67,414 miles

engine will not rev for emissions check

Fail 8 Aug 2023 67,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine will not rev for emissions check

Pass 1 Aug 2022 63,053 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 61,082 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 57,901 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 57,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,962 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,848 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 51,174 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 49,009 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 14,651 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 XCO is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCO, 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 XCO registered?

DE12 XCO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is DE12 XCO safe to buy?

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