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DM55 EDM

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,657 mi
Last recorded105,657 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM55 EDM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 105,657 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 105,651 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to indecator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 97,986 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged nearside front ,offside front, offside rear , all have slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 88,373 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front offside front and nearside rear all have slight damage to outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 77,657 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 66,476 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 57,124 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 51,892 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,234 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 43,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,775 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 27,356 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 19,636 miles

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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DM55 EDM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DM55 EDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DM55 EDM registered?

DM55 EDM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is DM55 EDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM55 EDM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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