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DG12 RZN

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,457 mi
Last recorded181,457 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 RZN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 181,457 miles

power steering feels heavy, but working

Fail 13 Mar 2026 181,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 168,456 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 158,237 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 142,054 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 142,054 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 119,880 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 111,368 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 95,696 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 81,576 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 81,576 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,955 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,766 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 28 May 2015 44,987 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RZN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RZN, 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 RZN registered?

DG12 RZN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is DG12 RZN safe to buy?

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