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DF12 LNH

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,788 mi
Last recorded117,788 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 LNH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 117,788 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 102,561 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 102,561 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 88,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 74,833 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 72,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 72,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 68,444 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 68,443 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 23 Jul 2021 64,737 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 59,641 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,156 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 48,907 miles

MINOR SCRAPES TO UNDERSIDE OF FRONT BUMPER

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,474 miles

zero emissions recorded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 35,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 35,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,221 miles

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

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 LNH is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LNH, 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 LNH registered?

DF12 LNH is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is DF12 LNH safe to buy?

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