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DF12 DKN

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,863 mi
Last recorded113,863 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 DKN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 113,863 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 109,734 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 101,520 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F, N/S/R AND O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 95,471 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 95,471 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve/clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 88,496 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 88,243 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust centre clamp has corroded away

Pass 12 Aug 2020 83,236 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 79,649 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,801 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,124 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,911 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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DF12 DKN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DKN, 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 DKN registered?

DF12 DKN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is DF12 DKN safe to buy?

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