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DG12 FDF

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,611 mi
Last recorded157,611 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FDF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 157,611 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 151,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 147,188 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 140,560 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper both arms inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front plus cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides strongly advised to replace 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 140,559 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front inner back marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure catching underneath (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper both arms inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front plus cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides strongly advised to replace 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 129,725 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 123,890 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 118,132 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut on inner edge,very close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 118,132 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut on inner edge,very close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 115,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 111,785 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 107,489 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 103,819 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 92,643 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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Fail 13 Feb 2015 92,643 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to get a reading

o/s/r tyre low tread on outer edge

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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DG12 FDF is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG12 FDF, 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 DG12 FDF registered?

DG12 FDF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is DG12 FDF safe to buy?

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