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DF12 LLZ

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,516 mi
Last recorded121,516 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 121,516 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 121,516 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2025 113,336 miles

Offside Front tyre becoming worn inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2024 103,241 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 103,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 94,361 miles

Rear Both rear tyres showing signs of wear inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2022 84,567 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 84,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2021 73,884 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 73,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 57,841 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 57,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 50,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2017 41,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 41,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 31,355 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 20,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LLZ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LLZ, 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 LLZ registered?

DF12 LLZ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is DF12 LLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 LLZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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