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DXZ 270

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests42 (34 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,483 mi
Last recorded107,483 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 270
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

34 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 107,483 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 107,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2025 120,216 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 92,348 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 105,912 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 105,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 115,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 84,673 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 91,798 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 111,095 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 110,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2023 79,936 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 79,250 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 107,923 miles

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

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,845 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 77,503 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 99,101 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 73,099 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,627 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 96,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 96,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 70,382 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 87,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 87,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 64,353 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,234 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 64,232 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,998 miles

Front & n/s rear tyres are unevenly worn, Fronts are low, o/s more-so & just shy of legal limit

Fail 12 Sep 2018 71,998 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front & n/s rear tyres are unevenly worn, Fronts are low, o/s more-so & just shy of legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,127 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,121 miles

Offside Front brake disc inner face light corrosion and pitting

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,626 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres on 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 46,947 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 52,202 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 47,394 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 40,438 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 40,393 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked in 2 separate places (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 32,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 28,149 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 25,861 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 21,414 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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DXZ 270 is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DXZ 270, 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 DXZ 270 registered?

DXZ 270 is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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