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DS12 EBL

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,589 mi
Last recorded90,589 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 EBL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 90,589 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2023 80,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody cover's fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2023 80,527 miles

underbody cover's fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 73,478 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 63,257 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2020 60,685 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 58,132 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2019 56,396 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 48,160 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)

Pass 12 May 2017 41,257 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 31,535 miles

advice keep eye on rear tyres

Fail 21 May 2016 31,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advice keep eye on rear tyres

Pass 27 May 2015 20,580 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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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DS12 EBL 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 DS12 EBL, 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 DS12 EBL registered?

DS12 EBL is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is DS12 EBL safe to buy?

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