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DV12 RYC

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,283 mi
Last recorded157,283 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 RYC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 157,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn low Advise Replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 157,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn low Advise Replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 150,468 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 144,824 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 138,055 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 132,284 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers worn

Fail 27 Jan 2022 132,237 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp failed /loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers worn

Pass 7 Jan 2021 124,700 miles

Offside Front cv boot has slight damage

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 118,696 miles

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jan 2020 118,695 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 114,047 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 105,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust clamp corroded but secure at present

Pass 23 Aug 2016 100,908 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 90,845 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 90,697 miles

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

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 RYC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RYC, 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 RYC registered?

DV12 RYC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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