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DG12 GYS

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,827 mi
Last recorded182,827 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 182,827 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 173,985 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 164,864 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 158,920 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 152,769 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 136,889 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 117,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 117,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 106,996 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inside edges

Fail 19 Jun 2017 106,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inside edges

Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,205 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GYS 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 83.3%.

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 GYS, 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 GYS registered?

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

Is DG12 GYS safe to buy?

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