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DG12 FDY

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

143,093 mi
Last recorded143,093 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FDY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 143,093 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 118,164 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 114,194 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 105,694 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 94,898 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 82,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

manufactures under tray and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2020 76,538 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 76,538 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,095 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,042 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 42,044 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,363 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,226 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 21,870 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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DG12 FDY is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DG12 FDY, 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 FDY registered?

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

Is DG12 FDY safe to buy?

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