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DV12 OBC

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,507 mi
Last recorded116,507 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 OBC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 116,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2025 116,505 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 110,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 104,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

o/s/front brake has a very slight bind on rotation by hand

Pass 26 Aug 2022 98,157 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 98,157 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 92,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 89,875 miles

o/s/rear tyre app limits 245/40/18 98y

Pass 16 Aug 2019 84,837 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,228 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has signs of been run flat

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Rear brake pads look to be low

Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,458 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 66,167 miles

both front shock absorbers slighty damp

front brake pads look to be very low on drivers side

Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,452 miles

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

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 OBC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey 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 OBC, 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 OBC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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