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DS12 ZNU

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,705 mi
Last recorded138,705 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 ZNU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 138,705 miles

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

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

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 6 Jul 2022 126,120 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 105,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 90,570 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 82,696 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 82,689 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 May 2017 74,686 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

upper/lower covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 20 May 2015 42,837 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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DS12 ZNU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS12 ZNU, 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 ZNU registered?

DS12 ZNU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is DS12 ZNU safe to buy?

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