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DG12 FOF

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,079 mi
Last recorded124,079 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FOF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 124,079 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 116,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 116,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 107,422 miles

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 7 Oct 2022 100,228 miles

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

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 14 Sep 2021 86,728 miles

Front lower fog lights inoperative

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight tear no deep enough too see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.8mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 85,226 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Jun 2019 81,903 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 77,793 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,400 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,908 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front and nearside rear tyre side walls damaged

offside rear tyre tread getting low 3/2mm

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 FOF is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FOF, 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 FOF registered?

DG12 FOF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DG12 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 FOF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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