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DG12 GZY

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,460 mi
Last recorded132,460 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 132,460 miles

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 13 May 2025 127,555 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 127,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 121,165 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 121,116 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear heatshield is insecure

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 23 May 2023 118,913 miles

both front outer sills holed and corroded just outside prescribed area, advise repair ASAP

brake pad warning light on

Fail 23 May 2023 118,913 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front outer sills holed and corroded just outside prescribed area, advise repair ASAP

brake pad warning light on

center exhaust sleeve/clamps corroded

Pass 7 May 2022 114,651 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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 24 May 2021 107,824 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Fail 20 May 2021 107,811 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 19 May 2020 99,446 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 93,278 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 84,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,983 miles

Engine cover and under trays are fitted.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 75,980 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays are fitted.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to minimum requirement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

chips zones (A+B) of screen

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 58,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GZY is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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