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DR09 RTS

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,850 mi
Last recorded73,850 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR09 RTS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 73,850 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 67,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn low around the inner edges of tread.

Fail 19 Sep 2024 67,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn low around the inner edges of tread.

Pass 18 Sep 2023 62,736 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 57,091 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 53,464 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,551 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 48,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn

Rear springs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 43,193 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of wear.

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate in tread area.

The exhaust sleeve clamps heavily corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 37,915 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 32,081 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 32,080 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 24,339 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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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DR09 RTS is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc 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 DR09 RTS, 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 DR09 RTS registered?

DR09 RTS is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DR09 RTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR09 RTS 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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