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DE12 XCT

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

189,082 mi
Last recorded189,082 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 XCT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 189,082 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 188,684 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 184,494 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 178,910 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 174,671 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 168,385 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 160,890 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 146,258 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 146,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 114,638 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 83,132 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 XCT is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 4,163cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

DE12 XCT is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is DE12 XCT safe to buy?

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