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DV12 EKT

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,828 mi
Last recorded60,828 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 EKT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 60,828 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 56,509 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 56,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2024 52,036 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 48,510 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 48,510 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 45,389 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 41,519 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 39,241 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 34,983 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 29,961 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 24,482 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 17,893 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 13,070 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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DV12 EKT is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV12 EKT, 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 DV12 EKT registered?

DV12 EKT is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DV12 EKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 EKT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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