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DEL 56T

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,647 mi
Last recorded93,647 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEL 56T
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 93,647 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 93,647 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2024 90,442 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 86,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,082 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emission too low to register

Pass 16 Aug 2021 78,204 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

emission too low to register

Pass 26 Aug 2020 74,450 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm

Pass 21 Aug 2019 69,210 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 62,353 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 56,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres slightly wearing worn,tread depth on 3-4mm

both rear tyres slightly wearing worn,tread depth on 3mm,may require to attention

Pass 25 Aug 2016 47,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 36,529 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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DEL 56T is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DEL 56T, 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 DEL 56T registered?

DEL 56T is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is DEL 56T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEL 56T shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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