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DE55 STU

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,281 mi
Last recorded62,281 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 STU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 62,281 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 60,182 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 57,253 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 50,603 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 41,855 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 40,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 34,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,671 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 20,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 20,556 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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DE55 STU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DE55 STU, 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 DE55 STU registered?

DE55 STU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is DE55 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 STU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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