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DU12 KZN

2012 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,842 mi
Last recorded135,842 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 KZN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 135,842 miles

Coolant leak No evidence of external leak, although coolant level low. Undertrays fitted to vehicle obstructing view. ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front curved arm bushes badly split, although not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both straight arm inner bushes perished/cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 135,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Coolant leak No evidence of external leak, although coolant level low. Undertrays fitted to vehicle obstructing view. ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front curved arm bushes badly split, although not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both straight arm inner bushes perished/cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 125,381 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 113,625 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 113,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 104,785 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area chipped less than 40 mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 104,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area chipped less than 40 mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,654 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 95,654 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 89,312 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 89,312 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 79,512 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,520 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 24 Feb 2016 63,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

n/s/r tyre misshaped

removed items from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2015 47,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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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DU12 KZN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DU12 KZN, 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 DU12 KZN registered?

DU12 KZN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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