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DV12 KZO

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,975 mi
Last recorded83,975 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 83,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 74,015 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 66,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn Down To 3MM Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 66,474 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 64,304 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 56,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 50,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 45,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/1.6mm needs replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 40,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

inner edge of nearside rear tyre devoid of tread

nearside rear tyre perished and cut

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Nov 2017 38,019 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 32,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 30 Mar 2015 21,816 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 KZO is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KZO, 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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DV12 KZO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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