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DF12 AAU

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,850 mi
Last recorded81,850 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 AAU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 81,850 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 79,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 79,792 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 76,154 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing Lamp Not Working

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 71,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Tracking/Braking Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rears Starting to Mist (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 66,216 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts Worn/Stepped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tracking Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim/Bead Seat (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Reversing Lamp Not Working

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rears (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Treads/Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 61,289 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 55,231 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 54,736 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 47,863 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 42,204 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 33,959 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,040 miles

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 18,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DF12 AAU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DF12 AAU, 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 DF12 AAU registered?

DF12 AAU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 July 2012.

Is DF12 AAU safe to buy?

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