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DF12 OVM

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,407 mi
Last recorded131,407 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 OVM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 131,407 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 131,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 121,844 miles

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Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 116,836 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 116,834 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 111,754 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 111,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 31 Jan 2019 95,126 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,548 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 58,560 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 40,648 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,283 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 OVM is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVM, 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 OVM registered?

DF12 OVM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is DF12 OVM safe to buy?

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