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DV12 EYL

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,653 mi
Last recorded111,653 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 EYL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 111,653 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 111,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 107,542 miles

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

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

rear subfram corrodid

Fail 12 Apr 2025 107,523 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak

rear subfram corrodid

Pass 5 Jan 2024 100,139 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 90,746 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 81,237 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,131 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,050 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 55,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 49,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,016 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 30,601 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,601 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 EYL is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DV12 EYL, 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 EYL registered?

DV12 EYL is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DV12 EYL safe to buy?

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