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DV12 KZM

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,143 mi
Last recorded90,143 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 KZM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 90,143 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 90,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 82,128 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 72,041 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 64,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 64,952 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 56,577 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 53,733 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2021 53,733 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2020 50,205 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2019 47,391 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2019 47,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,773 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 42,208 miles

enginer cover and undertray fitted

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,259 miles

engine cover and undertay fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DV12 KZM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DV12 KZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV12 KZM registered?

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

Is DV12 KZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 KZM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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