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DG12 FRX

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

110,579 mi
Last recorded110,579 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FRX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 110,579 miles

Slight corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 7 Nov 2025 109,172 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 28 Feb 2025 96,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 96,683 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 79,929 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 63,307 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 59,951 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 54,965 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 51,346 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 47,244 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,291 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,777 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,636 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 20,623 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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DG12 FRX is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc 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 FRX, 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 FRX registered?

DG12 FRX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is DG12 FRX safe to buy?

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